Forklift Operator- 2nd Shift

About Us:

At C&F Enterprises Inc. we strive to learn, improve, and serve every day. From our customers to our employees, we have been a business partner of choice in our community for over 40 years. Representing many different brands, we are proud to offer home decor that can showcase your personal style in every room of your home. At C&F Enterprises Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees.

Job Purpose:

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise; accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform product handler duties; promote and implement the company's core values and excellence in customer service; responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, pallet jack, or handcart.
• Use radio equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the company's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Supports maintaining a safe working environment and focuses on safe work habits.
• Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth opportunities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values.
• The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.
• Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional customer service capabilities
• Excellent sense of safely
• Possess analytical thinking and problem solving skills
• Impeccable time-management, organizational and attention to detail skills
• Positive Energy Level
• Customer Service
• Organizational Skills
• Team Player
• Independence

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and/or equivalent experience
• Computer skills desired for operating warehouse management system (WMS)
• 1-2 years of forklift experience, preferred
• Possess a current and valid forklift certification
• Must have the ability to meet warehouse deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Sitting, Standing, Walking
• Heavy lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
• Exposure to varied temperatures within warehouse environment
• Work inside and outside; work around machinery with moving parts and vehicles
• Carrying, pushing, pulling boxes and items; up to 75-100 lbs., at times.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.