Warehouse Attendant - Forklift Driver

Gustave A Larson Company•Indianapolis, IN

10d•$18 - $22

About The Position

The Warehouse Attendant - Forklift Driver supports efficient branch operations by receiving, storing, picking, staging, and shipping products safely and accurately. The role contributes to customer service through inventory accuracy, timely order fulfillment, warehouse organization, safety, and teamwork. The attendant works with branch teammates and customers, uses company warehouse technology, follows safety procedures, and completes assigned training and other duties supporting customers and branch operations.

Requirements

Must be able to meet mobility requirements, including walking, standing, reaching, leaning forward, bending, and climbing.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Skilled in verbal and written communication and sufficiently educated to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Must have basic math skills and be able to perform or learn job requirements within the assigned learning period.
Must accept and follow safety rules and policies, including use of all mandated protective equipment.
Must agree to a pre-employment drug test and background check and comply with company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming inventory accurately and promptly; inspect for shortages, discrepancies, or damage and report issues.
Safely load and unload trucks, trailers, and customer vehicles.
Put away inventory, maintain accurate bin locations, and protect products from damage throughout warehouse handling.
Pick, stage, and ship customer orders accurately and efficiently, including promptly staging Will Call orders.
Complete branch-to-branch transfers and communicate shortages or fulfillment issues.
Process returns, warranty items, RMAs, and restocks according to established procedures.
Assist customers with safely loading products, communicate order issues, and work with Counter Sales, Customer Service, Sales, and other branch teammates to address customer needs.
Complete assigned cycle counts, inventory audits, location checks, and staging-area audits; research and communicate discrepancies and help improve processes that affect inventory accuracy.
Keep aisles, staging areas, workstations, loading areas, and other assigned warehouse, counter, showroom, and common areas clean, organized, and safe.
Store and secure pallets and merchandise properly; address or report spills, debris, loose banding, shrink wrap, and other hazards; return equipment, tools, and products to designated locations.
Follow company safety policies, use proper lifting and material-handling techniques, wear required PPE, follow loading and ladder safety procedures, and correct or report unsafe conditions.
Safely operate forklifts, order pickers, pallet jacks, and other equipment after completing required training.
Use P21, WWMS handheld devices, POD/signature capture, and other required warehouse technology; accurately complete inventory transactions and understand their impact on inventory accuracy.
Complete required technology, operational, company, and LarsonYou training; attend required branch meetings.
Communicate professionally and proactively, collaborate with branch teammates, take ownership of assignments, ask questions when needed, and support teammates during increased customer demand.
Perform other duties as assigned to support customers and branch operations.