Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Forklift Operator

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a warehouse or distribution center environment. This is a vital role in our operations, ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the facility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Certified to operate a variety of lift trucks: Electric pallet-jack, Stock Picker and Counter Balance.
• Use RF gun/scanner and Warehouse Management System to research and gather information
• Inspect equipment daily and complete pre-inspection form
• Operate equipment in an array of surroundings and multi-temperature settings (-10 to 40)
• Put-away, transfer, retrieve, pick and deliver materials in storage.
• Unload and load pallets from inbound and outbound trailers.
• Pick or count inventory from upper locations while on stocker picker.
• Pick and stack cartons onto a pallet for individual or store orders.
• Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Serve as the lead, assist with supervising the flow of the work and process.
• Assist with identifying process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and propose and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in department processes and troubleshoots problems and issues.
• Provide one on one or group hands-on training for new and returnee associates on all functional aspects of the ticket processing job.
• Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 6+ months of previous forklift experience on similar equipment. Basic reading (English) and math skills (counting, adding subtracting, multiplying and division). PC skills or previous inventory scanning experience required.
• Successful completion of Safety Classroom Training and Harry & David Certification Electric Pallet Jack
• Stock Picker
• Counterbalance
• Ability to sit for an extended amount of time.
• Lift up to 50+ lbs.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadline with accurate and detailed results.
• Honest and respectful communication
• Compliance with company attendance standards.