Forklift Operator II

Forklift Operator IIThe Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment in a Freezer Environment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within a warehouse environment. The Operator ensures safe and efficient operation of multiple types of forklift equipment and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures. Employees in this position must spend fifty percent or more of their work time operating these forklifts as part of their core job duties.ResponsibilitiesOperates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety proceduresPossesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocolsCompletes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipmentStacks and stores merchandise in designated rack locationsUnloads inbound shipments safely and transports product to assigned storage locationsPulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipmentVerifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shippedPerforms order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused mannerMoves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loadsMaintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product securityAssists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directedEnsures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standardsIdentifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolutionUses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory managementReports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptlyDemonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasksPerforms other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by managementQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED preferredPreferred 2 plus years of experience of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipmentMust qualify and pass NFI forklift certificationStrong attention to detail and accuracyEffective customer service skills and basic math competenciesEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities