Inbound Forklift Operator

Sysco•Rocky Hill, CT

10d•$10 - $48

About The Position

The Inbound Forklift Operator operates and maintains equipment used in warehouse activities and performs related duties as required. The role controls the flow of products being received into the warehouse. The operator follows equipment-operation, safety, security, and sanitation rules; keeps assigned equipment clean and maintained; reports repair or service needs; uses horns in specified areas; and connects equipment to a power source when it is not in use.

Requirements

At least 1 year of warehouse experience.
Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.
Working knowledge of Sysco safety and security policies, warehouse equipment, and equipment operation.
Ability to disseminate numerical data and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Ability to manage work time efficiently and follow procedures and policies.
Ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to manage the pressures and stress of a deadline-oriented atmosphere.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
May need to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear; close and distance vision may be required.

Responsibilities

Operate tugs, forklifts, pallet jacks, and other associated equipment according to applicable rules and practices to reduce accidents and injuries.
Keep assigned equipment clean and maintained, and report repair or service needs to the manager.
Observe safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies.
Use equipment horns when driving out of storage areas, entering areas with obstructed views, and entering walkways or row intersections.
Plug equipment into a power source when it is not in use.
Control the flow of products being received into the warehouse.