Forklift Warehouse Operator - Southaven, MS

VetJobs • Southaven, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Siemens is hiring a Forklift Warehouse Operator for its Memphis Distribution Center at 101 Airport Industrial Drive, Southaven, MS 38671. The role supports safe and efficient distribution center operations by operating material-handling equipment and performing picking, packing, loading, replenishment, cycle counting, receiving, and put-away activities. The operator follows established safety, quality, and standard operating requirements, maintains forklift certification, and works with warehouse colleagues to address inventory, equipment, order, and process issues.

This is a full-time, on-site role with Monday-through-Friday schedules available on first shift (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.), second shift (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.), or third shift (11:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.). The 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 (SOPs) 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 preferred.
• 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
• Education Level: No Education Listed