Forklift Operator

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Operates seated and standing forklift to transfer product from warehouse floor to load trucks. Responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the warehouse facility. Provides a high level of member service.

Job Duties

• Moves merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise.
• Open and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate.
• Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise, picking of outgoing merchandise, and loading of outbound trailers when needed.
• Checks, verifies, and audits merchandise and enters data into remote data terminals to ensure that ordered merchandise has been received and that merchandise is as ordered and not damaged or defective.
• Operates a forklift, when needed, to move and put away merchandise, and replenishes pick areas identified by replenishment reports and various requests for needed merchandise.
• Obtains customer orders identifying merchandise that has been requested and fills merchandise order by selecting and moving merchandise from active slot to flat.
• Reports damages and vendor compliance issues.
• Resolves problems or discrepancies with help from the immediate manager.
• Meets department demands without sacrificing quality.
• Uses forklift to obtain product, stages product and moves door using small hand tools including powered tools to meet the specific customer request.
• Cleans area by picking up packaging and cardboard material.
• Operates cardboard baler.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.