Forklift Operator
About The Position
The Forklift Operator picks, packs, and ships supplies and merchandise to local and international customers accurately and on time, and safely transports, sorts, and stocks merchandise. Under a supervisor’s direction, the operator uses appropriate tools and vehicles to move incoming and outgoing merchandise, performs quality inspections, records merchandise correctly, replenishes stock, maintains merchandise rotation, and supports customer service. The role is based at the company’s distribution center at 100 S. Cotton St., El Paso, TX 79901, and is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Requirements
- One year of related experience or equivalent.
- Familiarity with shipping practices and handling methods.
- Six months to one year of stand-up forklift experience.
- High school graduate or GED.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work with changing priorities.
- Acute attention to detail and ability to maintain high scanning accuracy.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from varied backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Safely transport incoming and outgoing merchandise to designated areas using appropriate tools or vehicles, including a handheld device, forklift, and/or electric pallet jack.
- Perform quality inspections on incoming and outgoing merchandise and ensure merchandise is recorded correctly.
- Sort and place merchandise on racks, shelves, or bins according to inventory procedures.
- Replenish merchandise from reserves as needed.
- Accurately pick and pack customer orders as needed.
- Remove damaged merchandise and place it in the designated area.
- Maintain proper rotation of merchandise.
- Prioritize safety, including pedestrian traffic and forklift operation, and wear required personal protective equipment.
- Maintain a safe, clean working environment, including clean docks and aisles.
- Participate in quality improvement efforts.
- Complete required administrative tasks and prepare required reports and correspondence.
- Assist customers and provide excellent customer service.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Benefits
- Low-cost medical coverage
- Company-paid dental insurance
- Company-paid vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance
- Company-paid short-term disability
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
