Forklift Operator- (26,000lb capacity – Large forklift)
About The Position
The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas. Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances. Pull and prepare product for shipping, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. As a condition of employment, work all assigned days and overtime as required. Must wear all PPE required. Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas. Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Ensure proper stock rotation. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
Requirements
- Educational : High school diploma or (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Skills : Demonstrated ability to operate equipment, with or without training; ability to read and interpret written and verbal instructions.
- Other : Must be able to sit for 10 hours a day.
Nice To Haves
- Experience : Previous combilift/forklift experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise
- Safe and efficient operation of the vehicle
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations
- Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
- Report quality variances
- Pull and prepare product for shipping, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
- Work all assigned days and overtime as required
- Wear all PPE required
- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas
- Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment
- Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required
- Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
- Inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment
- Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained
- Ensure proper stock rotation
- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
- Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
- Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
