Forklift Operator

Position Summary: Forklift Drivers are responsible for the safe and efficient performance of warehouse duties both on and off mechanized lifting machinery, associated with moving inventory and assuring quality controls over inventory records management. Forklift Drivers track inventory, inspect goods before and after shipping to identify imperfections or damage, lift and secure heavy materials onto pallets, stack merchandise, and count inventory.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesKnowing and acting in accordance with Patterson’s vision to “Strive to Serve” our customers, partners, and fellow employees with every interactionCompleting an inspection of assigned material handling equipment before every shift to ensure equipment is operating properly and reporting any issues or damagesProperly inspecting, using, and caring for assigned hand-held scanning equipmentAccurately and efficiently performing various warehouse activities, including but not limited to moving, sorting, checking, packing, wrapping, tying, labeling, receiving, and shipping warehouse inventorySafely and efficiently sorting, handling, loading, and unloading palletized and non-palletized freight using a motorized lift or other powered machineryVerifying order accuracy by visual checks and scanning proceduresReading and interpreting shipping labelsAccounting for and securing inventory for transport to designated areas throughout warehouseMaintaining high levels of inventory accuracy through inventory control proceduresMaintaining a clean, orderly and safe work environment, including such duties as sweeping, picking up trash, or organizing empty palletsPerforming work associated with warehousing, material handling, and other related duties as assignedQualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.Education High school diploma (or equivalent) requiredExperience 1 year of warehouse experience preferredSkills/CapabilitiesStrong verbal and analytical skills are requiredAbility to read, write, and communicate in English requiredAbility to communicate in Spanish is a plus, but not requiredMust be able to interpret documents such as shipping labels, shipping manifests, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manualsMust be able to safely operate mechanized lifting machinery, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, order pickers, side loaders, reach fork trucks, or counterbalance forklifts #J-18808-Ljbffr