Reach Truck Operator - 2nd Shift (FRI-SUN 6am-6:30PM)

Dollar Tree • West Memphis, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Branch out with a warehouse career at Dollar Tree. We are looking for industrial athletes to join our amazing warehouse team! This role involves putting away or removing freight from the Receiving dock and replenishing the Bulk and Repack pick slots and reserve slots in order to maintain a consistent workflow and services the store in a safe, timely and cost effective manner using Radio Frequency (RF) devices or Personal Data Assistant (PDA) units as applicable.

Requirements

• 1 year experience operating a forklift
• Able to perform essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• The Team Member should have adequate fitness level to meet the demands of frequent lifting, walking, standing, moderate climbing, occasional sitting, stooping and kneeling with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Team Member will be required to use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) per Distribution Center requirements.
• Team Member must be able to operate all types of PIT equipment.
• Team Member may be required to operate equipment that takes them to heights of up to 50 feet in the air.
• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers and management team.
• Has the necessary hand and motor skills needed to perform essential work activities.
• Is committed to achieving and maintaining high standards. Ensures own work is correct.
• Consistent and dependable. Follows supervisors’ instructions. Respects Company policies and procedures.
• Does not put self or others at risk of injury. Must be aware of personal responsibility in safety of themselves and others and acts accordingly.
• Able to perform multiple activities successfully; establishes clear goals and objectives and is effective at managing time/priorities.
• Applies relevant knowledge, skills and procedures to all technical aspects of the job.
• Dedicated to providing the highest quality products and services which meet or exceed the needs and requirements of internal and external customers. Understands customers’ expectations and utilizes that knowledge to continuously improve products and services. Makes decisions and takes action with end users in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with internal and external customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Takes initiative and engages in work activities that have clearly defined and communicated end results. Prioritizes work appropriately and ensures that the most important tasks are completed expediently. Anticipates barriers to progress and takes appropriate action without waiting for direction. Follows through to ensure that tasks are completed with a sense of urgency. Drives self and others for results, and looks for opportunities to increase effectiveness and reduce costs.
• Shares and expresses thoughts in a clear and effective manner through verbal and written communication skills. Exhibits effective listening skills and interacts positively with others. Is diplomatic, tactful and professional in all communication and resolves conflicts in a cooperative manner. Presents ideas articulately and persuasively in both formal and informal settings.
• Uses sound judgment and common sense to make competent, timely and effective decisions. Gathers and analyzes relevant information and takes appropriate action. Uses knowledge and experience to understand issues and chooses the best course of action. Looks beyond the initial/surface problems to identify root causes. Takes accountability for decisions, actions and results.
• Understands how businesses work and keeps up with trends affecting current job and the organization as a whole. Demonstrates the skills and expertise needed for success and is thorough, accurate and efficient while performing all job functions. Learns quickly and analyzes successes and failure to enhance job performance.
• Develops effective relationships and works cooperatively as part of a team. Builds rapport easily and relates well to all types of people both inside and outside the organization. Involves others in setting objectives and making decisions. Willingly shares resources and information with other team members. Defines success in terms of the whole team and recognizes the contributions of others.

Responsibilities

• Completes the daily PIT checklist to ensure equipment is working properly and reports any defects to management and/or maintenance.
• Operates PIT equipment in a safe manner.
• Achieves set standards on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Transports labeled freight from the dock to its assigned place for storage or shipment and completes the Daily Activity Log in order to track individual productivity.
• Replenishes the modules with correct freight that is free of damage in order to maintain quality standards.
• Assists in maintaining the workflow with the modules by removing empty pallets from pallet return slots as needed to adhere to housekeeping and safety standards.
• Ensures all freight staged on the floor is placed in the correct slot location to ensure slots are replenished with adequate merchandise.
• Reports all discrepancies concerning merchandise in the wrong slot, slot overflow, license number not on file, etc., to the proper personnel in order to maintain inventory standards and improve quality and productivity standards.
• Ensures merchandise is placed in the correct slot location by properly scanning each pallet license.
• Alerts Management of damaged racks, pallets, freight and/or spills.
• Follows set safety procedures and guidelines to maximize personal safety.
• Maintains an organized work area and promotes a safe working environment within the Forklift department.
• Follows all Company policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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What This Job Offers

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