Rolling Equipment (Forklift) Operator - Returns

Macmillan•Orange, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MPS, a division of Macmillan Publishers, is seeking a Rolling Equipment (Forklift) Operator - Returns for their Orange, VA facility. MPS provides back-office support, warehousing, and fulfillment for Macmillan US, serving as their primary distribution facility for North America. This role involves operating various types of rolling equipment, working at heights, and utilizing a Warehouse Management System (WMS). Employees are part of a flexible workforce and may be assigned to different departments or locations based on workload. The primary focus of this role is within the Returns Center, responsible for operating rolling equipment to manage merchandise, including moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting, as well as operating a baler. Accountability for safe and efficient equipment operation and performing other warehouse functions is key.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Six months to one year related rolling equipment experience.
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, safety rules, and memos.
Ability to write legibly and communicate one-on-one.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer and keyboarding skills.
Ability to learn WMS.
Must complete certification: Attend classroom training and successfully complete a written test on OSHA 29 CFR Subpart N – Materials Handling and Storage - 1910.178.
Successfully complete hands-on training with a certified Forklift Instructor.
Successfully complete hands-on training with Sled to remove & install a battery.
Wear a full body harness to work at elevations of 30’.
Proper way to wear all PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) required for certification and safety.
Location and use of Eye Wash Stand.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating Turret Truck, Order Picker, Pacer, Reach Truck, and Walkie Rider.
Experience picking up a load, traveling with a load, stacking & dropping a load, loading & unloading trailers.
Demonstrating safe operating procedures and control of equipment.

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment including Pacer, Turret Truck, Order Picker, and Walkie/Rider.
Work at elevations of 35 feet wearing a Safety Harness.
Utilize computer knowledge of WMS.
Work in other areas and locations as assigned based on workload.
Operate rolling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
Operate the baler.
Perform other warehouse functions that require the use of rolling equipment or material handling equipment.
Unload inbound shipments and move product to assigned staging area safely.
Stack and store merchandise in the appropriate location efficiently.
Put processed returns in the correct rack location according to transaction instructions.
Use WMS to record moves and transfers of stock.
Move product from staging and/or storage areas to processing areas efficiently.
Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee tight inventory control and security.
Ensure proper carton labels and pallet ID’s are generated and affixed.
Review receipt BOLs for accuracy before signing.
Review Return Authorization file for inbound Collect Shipments.
Accurately separate strip covers from book shipments.
Properly enter Key Record receipt information into WMS for accurate tracking of materials through Processing.
Ensure that good pallets are properly handled and stored.
Separate damaged pallets from good pallets and place on pallet trailer.
Deliver receipts to processing stations in a timely manner and ensure even distribution of work.
Remove and replace Gaylords (large corrugation box) of destroy from processing.
Ensure all loose cardboard and waste material is properly disposed.
Pull product for stock transfers to other warehouses.
Pull product for customer orders.
Resupply corrugate stock at forward rack locations.
Operate the stretch wrapper and pallet banding equipment.
Load outbound shipments onto carrier trailers.
Build outbound destroy loads for Hampton Steam/Covanta.
Move NOP/RES and strip cover product from Processing to designated areas.
Follow all processes regarding safe operation of shredder, baler and accurate counts and weights of trailer loads of hogged books.
Ensure product for shipments are properly palletized, wrapped, weighed and banded if necessary.
Separate mint-carton stock from loose stock before transferring to GVL warehouse.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Comply with all established environmental, health and safety requirements.
Assist in cycle counts.
Identify books that can be refurbished (made salable) from the “hurt category”.