Forklift Operator

Veritiv • Grand Prairie, TX

11d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator receives, stores, and distributes materials and products by performing warehouse functions. The role moves products between receiving or production areas, storage, and other designated locations; fills orders and requisitions; prepares shipments; and records inventory activity. Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled warehouse and involves exposure to noise, dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles. The position includes substantial walking and standing, occasional sitting while operating sit-down equipment, and physical handling of products and materials.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Strong planning and organization skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write short correspondence.
• Ability to lift, twist, and carry 50–75 pounds; manipulate (push and pull) up to 160 pounds of product with material-handling equipment; and handle skids weighing up to 2,000 pounds using a pallet jack.
• Ability to walk throughout the warehouse and stand while operating order picker or reach truck equipment and while operating a cutter.
• Ability to sit when driving sit-down material-handling equipment.
• Ability to lift items weighing a few ounces up to 150 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stoop or bend at the waist and kneel when filling orders or putting away products at floor-level locations.

Nice To Haves

• Distribution warehousing experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to identify items to move, gather, or distribute.
• Inspect forklift equipment and supplies, including tires, lights, brakes, and fuel.
• Process clear and accurate paperwork.
• Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas.
• Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined criteria such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items.
• Assemble customer orders from stored locations, place orders on pallets or convey them to shipping, and potentially load materials onto trucks.
• Count items to ensure they meet company standards and compile worksheets or tickets from customer specifications.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Open bales, crates, or other containers as needed.
• Record quantities of materials or items received or distributed and, when applicable, enter inventory records using a computer.
• Prepare parcels for mailing.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and a health savings account.
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Other fringe benefits.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Employee-led Employee Resource Groups, the Veritiv Cultural Alliance, and a recognition platform.

What This Job Offers

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