Forklift Operator - 3rd shift - 6PM to 4:30AM, Sun - Wed
About The Position
The Forklift Operator uses power equipment to load and unload product and safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product. The role supports operations by meeting account-specific productivity standards, following stocking strategies, standard operating procedures, and customer work instructions, and maintaining accurate, damage-free inbound and outbound shipments and inventory. The position requires adherence to dock, equipment, safety, and security procedures; completing lift inspections before operating equipment; reporting malfunctions, product damage, and inventory discrepancies; and accurately completing shipment paperwork. Employees are expected to be reliable, flexible, quality-focused, communicative, safety-conscious, and willing to learn and assist across operational tasks as needed. This is a full-time third-shift position scheduled Sunday through Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 4:30 AM, with overtime when required. The stated pay is $18.50 per hour plus a $1.50 hourly shift differential.
Requirements
- Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
- Ability to use a handheld RF scan device.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and sit, stand, and walk for extended periods.
- Ability to twist, stoop, squat, and reach above shoulder level.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
- Ability to work the hours needed to support business goals, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.
- Reliability, punctuality, and ability to complete work in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures.
- Ability to communicate information professionally and factually and report issues to a manager or supervisor.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of multiple accounts and/or job functions within the operation.
Responsibilities
- Use power equipment to load and unload product and safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product.
- Meet established productivity standards for the assigned account.
- Understand and follow the stocking strategy for the assigned operations building.
- Follow standard operating procedures, customer work instructions, and dock safety policies.
- Complete an electronic or paper lift inspection before operating equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions promptly to a manager or maintenance.
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are free of errors and damage.
- Scan product properly and verify it matches item codes, pick lists, stocking lists, and the physical product.
- Complete inbound and outbound paperwork accurately and completely.
- Report product damage and inventory discrepancies to a supervisor or manager.
- Maintain inventory accuracy.
- Participate in pre-shift and department meetings.
- Maintain daily housekeeping of the operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, and smoke areas.
- Seek additional work when tasks are complete and assist across operational areas and processes as needed.
- Follow safety and security policies and report unsafe conduct or conditions immediately.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
