Stand Up Reach Forklift Operator

Zep Inc.•LaGrange, GA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Their purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive by understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers and business customers in various segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage. They also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment. Products are marketed under brand names like Zep®, Enforcer®, Misty®, TimeMist®, TimeWick, and Country Vet®, and can be found online and at retail outlets. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC in 2021. The Stand up / Reach Lift Truck Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of products utilizing equipment such as stand up forklifts, walk behinds, and pallet jacks. This position is responsible for off-loading inbound materials, receiving, put-a-way, replenishment, order picking and outbound loading.

Requirements

Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Minimum 6 months experience (warehouse, stand up / reach lift).
Basic math (addition and subtraction).
Must be able to stand for 8 hours per day for up to 6 days a week.
Must be able to work overtime as needed.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Knowledgeable of where pallets are to be placed in locations based on box size & product.
Experience with safe & secure material handling methods & distributes goods properly in accordance with processing standards.
Experience with safe & secure loading methods to utilize the maximum amount of trailer space & avoid product damage.
Performs all aspects of material handling manually & through the use of powered equipment within a distribution center.
Must be willing to be trained & certified on reach truck & order picker.
Experience in WMS / WM, & RF scanner skills.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull & lift cartons/bins weighing approximately up to 50 pounds repetitively daily.
Eyesight (with or without correction) to place pallets 28 feet high in warehouse racking.

Responsibilities

Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
Load, unload, pick, put-away, consolidate, stack and stage products and materials using a stand up / reach forklift or other power equipment.
Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
Efficiently stack and safely store the merchandise in the designated area.
Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.
Operate stand up / reach forklift at extreme heights.
Read orders and fulfill orders by using SAP RF scanners.
Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety.
Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as directed by management.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently.
Promptly report all safety malfunctions on equipment.
Comply with OSHA standards.
Meet distribution center standards.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
Practice 5S.
Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
Charge or change forklift battery as instructed.
Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Inspect each pallet and or case for proper quantities, items brands, and follow any special instructions and /or additional documentation.