Reach Truck - Masis Staffing

Forklift Driver/Reach Truck Driver

Reports to: Warehouse Operations Manager

Shift: 1st Shift

Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00- $23.00

FLSA: Non-exempt

Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority have been dedicated to one simple goal: providing the finest quality products and services to its customers. We strive to satisfy a customer's needs by ensuring that the freshest, most delicious produce and grocery items are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Today over four decades later, our family owned, and operated company maintains the 24/7/365 core philosophy and has locations in Melville, NY, as well as Jessup, MD and Westborough, MA.

Position Overview

The forklift operator replenishes all products as selection inventory depletes. Forklift operators work with the inventory supervisor, warehouse leads and management to ensure inventory concerns are addressed, product replenished quickly for selectors, and the rotation of stock is completed daily.

Required Skills & Abilities

Experience with Electric Jacks and Forklifts required

The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is important.

The ability to work flexible hours.

The ability to lift heavy objects.

Strong work ethic.

Ability to multi-task and prioritize as necessary

Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Possess excellent communication skills with co-workers and external customers

Computer savvy, experience with BusyDo/ERP a plus

Follow safety guidelines and policies

Physical Requirements

The ability to lift 25/50 pounds regularly

The ability to respond quickly to sounds

The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces

The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

Key Responsibilities

Loading and unloading materials from vehicles.

Moving pallet-packed materials around the site or storage facility.

Checking loads are secure.

Performing equipment checks and basic maintenance.

Work on Electric Jacks and Forklifts

Required to rotate stock as necessary to maintain Safe Quality Foods (SQF)

Fill pick slots as depleted by selectors to minimize shortages for the stores

Put away and store all frozen deliveries

Minimum Requirements

Must be 18 yrs. or over

1 year experience with Electric Jacks and Forklifts required

Previous experience unloading trucks required

Proficiency in RF scanners.

Work Schedule & Conditions

Work week is Sunday-Friday

1st shifts start 5AM

Must be able to work in cold environments and on concrete floors.

Masis Staffing is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants, employees, and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or transgender status), national origin, age (40 or older), veteran status, disability and genetic information (including family medical history).