Forklift Operator- 1st Shift - 6am to 6pm - Mon, Fri & Sat

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Mechanicsburg, PA

About The Position

The High Reach Forklift Operator uses powered equipment to load and unload products and safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count them. The role supports warehouse operations by meeting account-specific productivity standards, following stocking strategies, standard operating procedures, and customer work instructions, and maintaining accurate inventory and shipment records. The operator is expected to work the scheduled first shift, Friday through Sunday, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with overtime when required. The position requires adherence to safety and security policies, accurate product scanning and paperwork, reporting of equipment malfunctions, product damage, and inventory discrepancies, and maintaining a clean work area. Employees are also expected to be reliable, flexible, communicative, willing to learn, and able to assist across operational areas as needed. The role requires obtaining and maintaining a forklift license and using a handheld RF scan device. Work takes place in a non-climate-controlled environment and involves lifting up to 50 pounds, sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods, as well as twisting, stooping, squatting, and reaching above shoulder level. Pay is $20.00 per hour, plus a $1.50 per-hour shift differential when applicable.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
Ability to use a handheld RF scan device.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to 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 overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed to support business goals.
Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, willingness to learn, initiative, and ability to transition between tasks.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, safety rules, standard operating procedures, and customer work instructions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of multiple accounts and/or job functions within the operation.

Responsibilities

Use powered equipment to load and unload product and safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count it.
Meet established productivity standards for the assigned account.
Understand and follow the assigned operations building’s product stocking strategy.
Follow standard operating procedures, customer work instructions, dock safety policies, and safety and security policies.
Complete an electronic or paper lift inspection before operating equipment.
Report equipment malfunctions to a manager or maintenance immediately.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are free from errors and damage.
Scan products properly and verify that they match item codes, pick lists, stocking lists, and physical product.
Complete inbound and outbound paperwork accurately and fully.
Report product damage and inventory discrepancies to a supervisor or manager.
Maintain inventory accuracy.
Maintain daily housekeeping of the operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, and smoke areas.
Participate in pre-shift and department meetings and assist in other areas and processes as needed.
Communicate information and report issues to a manager or supervisor in a professional and factual manner.
Follow management’s written and verbal instructions and established dress code guidelines.