Forklift Warehouse Operator

Siemens • Southaven, MS

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is seeking a Forklift Warehouse Operator for its Memphis Distribution Center at 101 Airport Industrial Drive, Southaven, Mississippi. The operator helps keep the distribution center running safely and efficiently by operating material-handling equipment and supporting warehouse activities in accordance with established safety and quality requirements. The role may move between assigned functions during a shift based on operational needs and involves working collaboratively with warehouse colleagues to address inventory, equipment, order, and process issues.

This is a full-time, permanent, onsite role. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., second shift from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., or third shift from 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The listed hourly rate is $18.00 for first shift and $18.00 plus a $0.75 shift differential for second and third shifts.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of forklift and material-handling experience.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a distribution center or large retail operation.
• At least 1 year of experience operating one or more of the following forklift types: stand-up forklift, counterbalance forklift, order/cherry picker, or dock stocker/reach truck.
• Currently or previously forklift certified.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in a non-climatized warehouse environment.
• Ability to follow documented standard operating procedures for assigned warehouse activities, including picking, packing, receiving, put-away, replenishment, loading, and inventory handling.
• Ability to transition between assigned warehouse functions during the shift based on operational needs while following established safety and quality requirements.
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, coordinators, and team members to complete assigned warehouse activities and resolve work-related issues.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of SAP and/or experience with another warehouse management system.

Responsibilities

• Operate material-handling equipment and establish and maintain forklift certification while following safety requirements.
• Perform warehouse functions including picking, packing and auditing, loading, replenishment, cycle counting, receiving, and put-away.
• Maintain housekeeping standards and cleanliness of the work area.
• Maintain required levels of efficiency and quality while completing assigned warehouse work.
• Report equipment, order, location, inventory, and process issues, and work with supervisors, team leads, coordinators, inbound, inventory control, and outbound staff to reconcile open issues.
• Perform other assigned warehouse duties.

What This Job Offers

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