Forklift Operator

Chefs Warehouse • Opa-locka, FL

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About The Position

The forklift operator is responsible for putting away, dropping down, and rotating full pallets of stock through warehouse inventory reserve racks using a stand-up or sit-down forklift. The role includes moving and replenishing product, monitoring safe handling and product quality, maintaining warehouse areas and equipment, and recording daily actions using an RF Scan Gun.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• At least 2 years of forklift experience.
• Ability to pass a forklift operating exam.
• Ability to work productively with all levels of the organization as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Warehouse or distribution facility experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up, high-reach, or sit-down forklift to put away or lower pallets in warehouse racks up to 46 feet high.
• Pick, sort, and replenish product from upper racks to front pick bins.
• Unload product from trailers using forklift trucks and powered riding pallet jacks.
• Manually move product from the receiving dock to the proper storage location.
• Monitor and enforce safe product-handling procedures.
• Replenish product from upper storage racks to lower pick bins within the cooler.
• Monitor product quality while product is being moved.
• Break down pallets on the receiving dock.
• Maintain cleanliness of receiving docks and the pick bin area by sweeping, mopping, and restacking pallets.
• Clean and charge the forklift at the end of the shift.
• Record daily actions using an RF Scan Gun.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED