Forklift Driver
Costco Wholesale · North Canton, OH · 2 days ago
On-siteManagementFull-time
Job Duties
- Moves pallets of merchandise from the steel shelving and the bulk wall to the sales area using stand-up electric forklift based on written list, verbal instruction, and observation of low stock.
- Stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product.
- Pulls pallets with manual pallet jack, stocks merchandise and rotates stock as necessary.
- Removes empty pallets from the sales floor using stand-up electric forklift. Stacks empty pallets outside, near the receiving area in the designated area.
- Communicates with floor managers to set priorities and determine product placement. Prints daily hot sheet.
- Combines freight for efficient storage by stacking partial pallets together with forklift (transferring manually if needed). Wraps combined pallets in plastic film with a product tag before placing on steel shelves.
- Completes daily forklift safety checklist. Uses a spotter or acts as spotter to keep people out of the fall-danger zone.
- Waters batteries and plugs batteries into battery charger. Changes out forklift batteries.
- Transfers pallets of merchandise from the receiving area to the steel shelves and bulk wall for storage, or directly to the sales floor.
- Affords assistance with stocking. Clears sales floor debris. Observes and ensures correct product signage; creates computer-generated signs. Labels unmarked product with item number.
- Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
Requirements
- Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid California driver’s license.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must have a valid forklift certification.
Skills
- Forklift operation.
- Stocking and shelving products.
- Member service skills.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health benefits - medical/dental/vision/hearing aid/pharmacy/behavioral health/employee assistance.
- Health care reimbursement account.
- Dependent care assistance plan.
- Short-term disability and long-term disability insurance.
- AD&D insurance.
- Life insurance.
- 401(k).
- Stock purchase plan to eligible employees.
Pay
Details on pay ranges can be found here.
Schedule
Hours vary based on department needs and staffing levels.