Warehouse Forklift Associate

Transmaritime•El Paso, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for various warehouse operations including receiving, labeling, inventory management, order processing, and shipping. The associate will operate forklifts and other material handling equipment, adhering strictly to safety protocols and regulations. Key responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of shipments, proper handling of merchandise, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The position also involves assisting with training new employees and interacting courteously with drivers and vendors. Compliance with US Customs, HAZMAT, and DOT regulations is essential.

Requirements

Forklift Operations
Ability to operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
Adherence to all safety protocols and procedures, including proper operation of equipment, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling practices.
Compliance with US Customs, HAZMAT, and DOT regulations.
Ability to maintain facilities clean, organized, and compliant with regulation.
Courteous and responsible interaction with drivers and/or contract vendors.
Ability to perform daily housekeeping activities.
Ability to report to Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Manager at start of day and end of day for release and timecard check.

Nice To Haves

Assisting with training of newly employed workers.

Responsibilities

Receive incoming shipments and verify the accuracy of the contents against shipping documents.
Properly identify received materials, ensuring they match purchase orders, manifests, or packing slips.
Apply appropriate labels to received materials, including barcodes, product identifiers, and handling instructions.
Identify any missing, lost, or damaged materials and immediately notify the supervisor.
Manage all merchandise with appropriate care.
Prepare and process order requests.
Ensure that all merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping.
Scan labels to ensure products are being shipped to the right destination.
Assist with training of newly employed workers.
Perform tasks strictly as assigned. Stop immediately for additional instructions if questions or doubts arise.
Comply with Safety and Security Programs.
Observe all signs and regulations with US Customs, HAZMAT, and DOT regulations.
Maintain facilities, keeping them clean, organized, and compliant with regulations.
Be courteous and responsible with all drivers and/or contract vendors.
Perform daily housekeeping activities.
Report to Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Manager at the start and end of the day for release and timecard check.
Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to safely transport, stack, and store materials within the warehouse.
Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including proper operation of equipment, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and safe handling practices.
Promote a culture of safety awareness among team members.