Warehouse / Forklift Operator

Warehouse/ Forklift Operator Located in: Albany, NY Pay: $18-20 per hour Job Description: Express Employment Professionals of Albany, NY has teamed up with a local retail and distribution client to help them find a Warehouse Associate. This is a full-time warehouse position involving receiving and shipping, order picking and fulfillment, inventory management, material handling, customer pickups, and general warehouse operations. The position offers a variety of responsibilities rather than being limited to picking and packing. Pay Rate: $18-20 per hour Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Responsibilities: Unload incoming trucks and receive incoming materials Stage customer orders and outgoing freight Load freight trucks, local delivery trucks, and customer vehicles Pick and assemble customer orders accurately Properly store materials throughout the warehouse Maintain accurate inventory levels Process inventory transfers and adjustments Complete required warehouse and inventory paperwork Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts, and other material-handling equipment Use RF scanners and computer systems for warehouse and inventory functions Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse Assist customers professionally during pickups, deliveries, and returns Follow established safety procedures while handling and distributing products Experience Required: Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, order fulfillment, inventory, or material-handling experience preferred Previous forklift or powered material-handling equipment experience preferred Experience with RF scanners and basic computer systems is beneficial Experience picking and assembling customer orders preferred Customer-facing warehouse or distribution experience is a plus Skills and Qualities Required: Dependable and committed Positive attitude Safety-conscious Organized and accurate Cooperative and able to work as part of a team Customer-service oriented Strong attention to detail Able to maintain accurate inventory and documentation Comfortable handling a variety of warehouse responsibilities Equipment Used: Forklift Pallet jack Two-wheeler / hand truck Four-wheel cart Computer RF scan gun Physical Requirements: Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs Ability to frequently handle up to 100 lbs with assistance when needed Ability to stand and walk for extended periods Frequent reaching and material handling Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required by the position Dress Code: Jeans and work boots or steel-toed boots Jeans must not have holes Shirts may not contain political or offensive wording Professional appearance is important due to the customer-facing nature of the position Why This Position? Full-time, 40-hour workweek Variety of warehouse responsibilities rather than strictly picking and packing Opportunity to gain additional forklift experience and certification Combination of warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, and customer service responsibilities Opportunity to build broad warehouse and logistics experience Hands-on experience using inventory systems, RF scanners, and material-handling equipment Need help with your resume? Visit About Us: At Express Employment Professionals we will assess your skills, offer you interview and résumé writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express, and you’ll have the opportunity to earn benefits such as medical insurance, holiday pay, vacation pay, referral bonuses, and much more. Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job. In compliance with applicable federal, NYS, and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr