Night Shift Forklift Operator

Biagi Bros Transportation•Van Nuys, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the safe, effective, and accurate handling of products stored in facility. This role involves the safe operation of various forklifts (propane and electric) and their designed attachments to perform unloading, stacking, and picking functions timely and accurately. The Forklift Operator will support all accounts within the facility and perform all forklift functions safely per the Biagi Bros policy manual. This position also supports inventories by performing counts and cycle counts as directed by management, and maintains housekeeping to support food grade warehouse requirements.

Requirements

HS diploma or equivalent work experience
2 years of forklift experience in warehouse environment
Experience with inventory control and cycle counts
2 - 5 years warehouse/distribution experience (3PL preferred)
Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Work, and Outlook) required
Effective professional written and verbal communication skills
Active driver’s license in good standing
Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
Able to sit for extending periods of time, and may be exposed to bouncing or bumpy ride.
Must be able to walk around the warehouse.
Must be able to change the battery or propane tank on forklift as needed.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with the warehouse management system, apply scanning practices and be able to perform various inventory transactions within the system
Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekends
Ability to work efficiently under pressure and in a fast paced warehouse setting with exposure to moving equipment
Must be able to be to work on time with good attendance

Responsibilities

Safely and effectively operate propane forklift equipment and designed attachments.
Unload trailers, containers, and railcars following all safety procedures.
Complete all receivers thoroughly and accurately and turn in with all appropriate paperwork and attachments.
Stage and stack all products square and straight according to requirements.
Accurately pull appropriate product from assigned locations.
Verify all aspects of outbound orders prior to loading.
Load all outbound orders following load diagrams.
Perform daily safety check list.
Support inventories by performing counts and cycle counts as directed by management.
Maintain housekeeping to support food grade warehouse requirements.
Change the forklift battery or propane tank as required.
Attend all safety/staff meetings, sign in, and participate.
Cut and remove seals from railcars, trailers, and containers using appropriate tools and eye protection.
Ensure all outside carrier drivers are accompanied by a Biagi Bros employee.
Stop/report any non Biagi Bros personal wandering through the facility.
Ensure all bay doors and pedestrian doors are closed at breaks and lunches and secure at the end of each shift.
Perform all housekeeping duties to support food grade warehouse requirements including: sweeping and mopping if necessary, sweeping and picking up debris in trailers, containers, railcars, warehouse floor, and sweeping exterior docks and picking up broken glass, seals, and debris.
Dispose of garbage using dock or self-dumping hoppers only.
Recycle broken pallets, plastic, and cardboard per established guidelines.
Perform bi-monthly, periodic, and/or annual inventories as directed by the accounts Biagi Bros service.
Perform secondary and cycle counts as directed by management.
Report any inventory anomalies to account managers or warehouse manager found during day-to-day operations.
Report/document any damages found during unloading process or found later in location through use of designated forms.
Assist in all areas as needed.
Support beer, glass, and wine repack projects.
Represent Biagi Bros appropriately in relationship with owners, management, peers, employees, accounts, customers, carriers, and suppliers.
Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.
Other duties and assignments as requested by management.