RFC Forklift Operator

About Grocery Outlet:

• Our Mission: Touching lives for the better
• Our Vision: Touching lives by being the first choice for bargain-minded consumers in the U.S.
• Our Values & Behaviors: Achievement, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Family, Fun, Integrity & Service

About the Team: Our Supply Chain and Logistics team mission is to provide top notch service to our stores and purchasing teams- contributing to the goal to make Grocery Outlet the first choice for bargain minded customers while touching lives for the better. Our team oversees the successful movement of products from our vendors to our stores and is self-motivated, passionate, and dedicated.

About The Role: We are looking for a RFC Forklift Operator to participate in our Regional Fulfillment Center operations and activities. As a Forklift Operator, you'll move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading and unloading trailers. The goal is to increase efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities Include:

• Perform an array of functions that may include receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse as directed by onboard WMS (Warehouse Management System) ensuring that the correct number and type of product is picked.
• Responsible for operating technical equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• Operate and maintain Distribution Center vehicles and equipment. Ensure machinery is serviced and maintained regularly.
• Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; sweep, dust, and mop as required.
• Report any discrepancies.
• Effectively communicate and cooperate with supervisors and coworkers.
• Always Organize Distribution Center and work area for orderliness.
• Always wear the proper safety equipment and follow safety procedures.
• Any other duties as requested by respective supervisor and/or manager.

About The Pay:

• Base Salary Range: $24.90 - $28.60 Hourly
• Productivity bonus
• 401(k) Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Employees are eligible to earn up to 120 hours of vacation per year . Vacation time is accrued each pay period and is not granted in full at the start of employment.
• Final compensation will be determined based upon experience and skills and may vary based on location.

About You:

• 1+ years of experience as a forklift operator.
• Forklift or heavy machinery certification.
• Physically able to safely operate stand up reach forklifts and other warehouse machinery.
• Ability to write legibly.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Sort and place material or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to organizational standards.

Physical Demands and Abilities:

• Regularly required to use hands and arms for grabbing, pulling, and pushing.
• Reach and/or lift materials above head.
• Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50 lbs. occasionally lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.
• Regularly work indoors/outdoors in cold/hot and wet conditions.

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