Forklift Operator

Super-Sod • Alpharetta, GA

5d • $16 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

At Super-Sod, we’ve been growing grass—and growing careers—since 1892. What began as a small general store has evolved into a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation. We encourage a collaborative culture and have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a long-standing tradition of excellence, we're proud to continue growing strong!
Under limited supervision, a Forklift Operator / Sod Loader II performs manual labor to assist in the upkeep, stocking and fulfillment of customer orders in the retail warehouses and outlet yards.

Requirements

• Customer Service and loading experience.
• Forklift Operations experience.
• Must be able to work in a safety aware environment.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior landscaping or sod/turfgrass experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment used for loading, unloading and moving agricultural product and other equipment.
• Assisting customers with loading items and communicating or demonstrating proper utilization and upkeep.
• Assist shipping and receiving unloading trucks, checking in merchandise, matching purchase orders to sales orders and distributing to sales associates for processing.
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed and/or shipped.
• Move materials and items from receiving or storage areas to shipping or to other designated areas.
• Rotate, sort and place inventory and products on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color or product code.
• File requisitions, work orders or requests for materials, tools or other stock items and distribute items to shipping or to designated route driver storage area.
• Ensure inventory is accessible and safe for salespeople and customer traffic.
• Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets or shelves or relocate orders to a holding area or shipping department.
• Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method.
• Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate computer program.
• Maintains storefront, displays and inside working areas to ensure workspaces are clean and accessible by employees and customers
• Responds to requests from customers and assists with operational demonstration and handling products weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Operates curbside or counter sales as needed.
• Responsible for upholding a safe culture and work environment at the location.
• Perform any other tasks assigned to support and improve the overall team operations

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)
• Access to Employee Marketplace
• Employer-sponsored discounts
• Health and Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed