Receiver (Forklift Operator)

Halperns'​ Steak & Seafood • Fort Lauderdale, FL

9d

About The Position

The Receiver (Forklift Operator) receives, logs, and issues materials to a stockroom, warehouse, or designated location. The role checks incoming goods against bills of lading or purchase orders, inspects goods for damage and expiration dates, sorts and counts received items, and maintains required clerical records. The receiver operates warehouse equipment as needed to move goods into storage and designated locations, identifies damaged packaging or possible cross-contamination, and performs returns. For USDA operations, the role also maintains and rotates cooler and freezer inventory and supports inventory control. Other duties may be assigned.

The position requires the ability to read, write, and communicate in English; work independently or as part of a team; promptly perceive warehouse auditory warning signals; and operate a powered industrial vehicle. Forklift certification must be obtained upon hire and maintained during employment. No previous experience is needed; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. The listed schedule is 8:00 a.m. to finish, and starting pay is $17 per hour.

Requirements

• Read, write, and communicate in English.
• Work independently or within a team environment.
• Immediately perceive auditory warning signals used to warn employees of equipment movement, mechanical abnormalities, and other warehouse risks.
• Operate a powered industrial vehicle (PIV).
• Obtain forklift certification upon hire and maintain the certification or license during employment.
• Provide the most recent employment experience in the application for it to be considered complete.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check goods received against bills of lading or purchase orders.
• Check goods for damage and expiration dates.
• Identify and account for histamine products (seafood only).
• Sort, count, and check received items.
• Maintain required clerical records.
• Operate warehouse equipment as needed to move goods to storage areas and designated locations.
• Identify damaged packaging and possible cross-contaminated product.
• Perform returns.
• Maintain and rotate cooler and freezer (USDA only).
• Perform inventory control (USDA only).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED