Warehouse Forklift Operator

Customized Distribution Service•Allentown, PA

9d•$0 - $20

About The Position

The Warehouse Operator carries out goals and objectives set by the Operations Supervisor and/or Manager to help maintain an effective and efficient warehouse. The role supports warehouse operations by manually moving, stacking, unstacking, and otherwise handling packages for transport or storage, and by operating powered forklift equipment to move product throughout a distribution center. The operator processes written and verbal communications and completes assigned work effectively. The position performs receiving, loading, order selection, inventory verification, equipment inspections, and warehouse housekeeping. It requires operating several types of forklifts and other warehouse equipment, maintaining related operating competency and certification, and working evening, weekend, and overtime shifts as required. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Three to six months of experience using a sit-down, stand-up, walkie-rider, Hi-Lo forklift, or cherry picker.
Three to six months of prior warehouse experience.
Ability to use a computer, word-processing software, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; compose reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rates, ratios, and percentages; draw and interpret bar graphs; and correctly read, interpret, and process lengthy strings of digits.
Ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, walk, reach, use hands to handle or manipulate items, speak and/or hear, and occasionally stoop, kneel, or crouch.
Ability to repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds and to stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and walk while handling product cases.
Proximate vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience using Warehouse Management System (WMS) software.
Knowledge of RF-based warehouse technologies and experience operating RF equipment.

Responsibilities

Comply with the company’s attendance and tardiness standards, policies, procedures, and expected standards of behavior.
Load and unload products safely and accurately.
Operate sit-down, stand-up, walkie-rider, and Hi-Lo forklifts, and maintain competency and certification for their safe operation.
Operate warehouse equipment, including RF scanners and pallet jacks, and maintain working knowledge of the RF system and equipment.
Pick orders for transport and perform receiving, loading, and order selection processes as assigned by the Operations Supervisor.
Maintain product inventory and verify that the correct quantities are shipped to clients.
Stack products in appropriate locations and report damaged products or pallets to supervisors.
Follow established equipment inspection and sign-out procedures.
Assist with training newly hired personnel.
Participate in daily warehouse housekeeping.
Work evening, weekend, and overtime shifts as required.