Forklift Operator - Front Half Evening Shift

Forklift Operator

As a Forklift Operator, you're a key player in distribution center operations! Your role includes safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise throughout the distribution center using a mechanical forklift or manual means as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe work environment by efficiently operating mechanical equipment
• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations
• Maintain proper certifications to operate required powered industrial trucks
• Accurately sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
• Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate forklifts
• Previous experience in a distribution center
• Excellent counting skills and attention to detail
• Manual dexterity required
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record

Physical Requirements:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Bilateral hand coordination, foot coordination and trunk rotation
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department