Forklift Operator

Veritiv Corporation • Dallas, TX

20h • Onsite

About The Position

Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. The Forklift Operator role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of warehouse logistics, involving the safe and efficient movement of materials.

Requirements

• 2+ years working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.
• Ability to lift, twist and carry up 50 - 75 pounds.
• Ability to manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material handling equipment.
• Ability to use pallet jacks for skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds.
• Ability to lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stoop and bend at the waist when filling orders or putting away products at floor level.
• Ability to kneel when filling orders or putting away products at floor level.

Nice To Haves

• Distribution warehousing experience preferred.
• High School Diploma/GED Preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely to transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas.
• Perform routine equipment inspections.
• Read and interpret work orders, shipping documents, and requisitions to accurately pick, move, or distribute items.
• Organize inventory by sorting and placing materials on shelves, racks, or bins according to type, size, or product code.
• Assemble and fulfill customer orders, prepared items for shipment, and loaded materials onto trucks as required.
• Maintain accurate inventory records by counting items, completing documentation, and using computer systems for data entry.
• Label materials with identifying information and opened containers (crates, bales, etc.) as necessary.
• Process clear and accurate paperwork related to inventory movement and shipping.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• 401k with match start date of hire
• Paid time off
• Parental bonding time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Annual Profit-Sharing Program
• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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