Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

We are currently seeking Forklift Operators for a well established client company in Concord, NC. These opportunities are temp to hire for the successful candidate, with varied schedules available for 8 hour 1st shift, 8 hour mid shift, or 12 hour rotating schedules. The successful candidate must have experience with standard sit down forklifts as well as high reach trucks. This role pays $17 per hour and is conveniently located off Highway 85.

Job purpose: Responsible for assisting in a variety of warehouse duties: shipping and receiving, unloading and loading trucks, fulfilling orders, staging materials for production, returning finished goods to the warehouse, and overall warehouse cleanliness.

• Receive trucks and unload merchandise.
• Fulfill customer orders.
• Move product throughout the warehouse and production as directed by the management team. Organize products on the warehouse floor.
• Put away all goods received; execute inventory transaction. Verify that the transaction happened in the database.
• Properly and promptly process all transactions/documents.
• Ensure stock rotation
• Maintain a clean warehouse and production environment.
• Identify damaged or compromised products stored in the warehouse.
• Work to Production Schedule priorities.
• Locate, verify count accuracy and condition of goods received, and pull raw materials for production requirements
• Maintain accurate identification of inventory.
• Cycle counts and inventories, as directed.
• Expected to leave the following production shift prepared for the first 2 hours.
• Carry out tasks as assigned by the warehouse supervisor/manager.
• Follow all safety codes.
• Other assignments as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be forklift certified
• At least one year of sit-down, stand-up reach, and clamp truck forklift experience
• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Handheld scanner experience preferred
• Knowledge of overall warehouse operations, including following both written and verbal instructions, housekeeping standards, and warehouse policies.
• WMS experience with Epicor preferred
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving software programming such as the UPS, FedEx, etc. systems
• Excellent clerical skills

Safety Requirements Ability to wear required PPE including steel toes, safety glasses, and possibly hair/beard nets.