Warehouse Clerk; Forklift Operator in Training

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Warehouse Clerk; Forklift Operator in Training

About Us: Quality Distribution, LLC., a leading Third-Party Warehouse and Distribution Company based in Utah, is currently seeking a full-time Shipping & Receiving Clerk to join our warehouse operations team. This clerk will train to operate forklifts in order to function in a hybrid role as Clerk and Forklift Operator depending on business needs. We are conveniently located just 2 miles West of the Salt Lake International Airport. 

At Quality, we offer an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D insurance, EAP, and a company-matched 401K. We are proud of our strong client and employee-focused culture, and we believe in Putting People First every day. 

Job Summary:

The Warehouse Clerk/Forklift Operator will be responsible for attending to the receiving window to assist truck drivers as they check in. They will manage shipping and receiving for trucks throughout the day and coordinate next steps by communicating with account managers and the warehouse team. The Clerk will also train to operate forklifts with the expectation that they will eventually work in a hybrid role depending on business needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Attending the receiving window and assisting drivers during check-in.
• Receive goods, verify counts of items unloaded from trucks and trailers, input load information into the computer, and initiate paperwork process.
• Maintain a database of shipment data to ensure accurate updates of customer orders and provide necessary billing documents to account managers or other departments as required.
• Notify the appropriate department of discrepancies or mis-shipments.
• Collaborate with the warehouse team to ensure timely loading or unloading of drivers.
• Work with the warehouse manager and assistant manager to maintain smooth warehouse operations.
• Complete forklift operator training in order to function in a dual role.
• Perform other responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications:

• English speaking (Bilingual in Spanish preferred)
• 1-2 years of experience in the transportation/warehousing industry
• Proficiency with MS Excel and Outlook
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to adapt to and manage change effectively.
• Ability to handle challenging or conflict situations with tact and professionalism.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Physical Demands:

This job requires routine manual tasks involving dexterity, sitting, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Occasionally, lifting objects up to 50 pounds may be necessary. Specific vision abilities such as close vision and adjusting focus are needed.

Work Environment:

Employees may encounter cold temperatures and moderate to loud noise levels depending on the office or warehouse setting.

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Working Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D insurance, EAP, company-matched 401K, PTO
Work-Life Balance: Weekends and holidays off.

If you share our Core Values of Putting People First, Taking Ownership of Every Situation, and Doing the Right Thing Every Time, we look forward to hearing from you!