Reach Forklift Operator, 1st Shift - 6:00am to 4:30pm Mon - Thurs

ALLEN DISTRIBUTION•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Reach Forklift Operator uses powered equipment to load and unload products and to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count them. The role supports operations by meeting account-specific productivity standards, following stocking strategies, standard operating procedures, and customer work instructions, and maintaining accurate, damage-free inbound and outbound shipments and inventory. The operator is expected to follow dock safety and security policies, inspect the lift before operation, promptly report equipment malfunctions and product damage, and accurately complete required scanning and paperwork. The position also requires flexibility to support business needs, including overtime, weekends, and holidays when needed; reliability, teamwork, initiative, and maintaining housekeeping in operational and shared areas. This is a full-time, first-shift position scheduled Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime when required. The stated wage is $19.00 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 50 pounds and 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.
Follow written and verbal instructions, company values, established safety practices, and applicable work procedures.

Responsibilities

Use powered equipment to load and unload products.
Safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product.
Meet established productivity standards for the assigned account.
Understand and follow the stocking strategy for the assigned operations building.
Follow standard operating procedures, customer work instructions, dock safety policies, and safety and security policies.
Complete a lift inspection before operating equipment and report equipment malfunctions promptly.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are free of errors and damage.
Scan products properly and verify item codes against the product, pick lists, stocking lists, and physical product.
Complete inbound and outbound paperwork accurately and completely.
Report product damage and inventory discrepancies to a supervisor or manager.
Maintain inventory accuracy.
Participate in pre-shift and department meetings and assist across operational areas as needed.
Maintain daily housekeeping of the operations building, equipment, break rooms, restrooms, and smoke areas.
Work overtime, weekends, or holidays when needed to support business goals.