Forklift Driver

Position Summary

Operates a stand-up electric forklift to move pallets of merchandise and equipment throughout the warehouse. Hand stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets of product. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Moves pallets of merchandise from the steel shelving and the bulk wall to the sales area using a stand‑up electric forklift based on written lists, verbal instructions, and observation of low stock.
• Stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets.
• Pulls pallets with a manual pallet jack, stocks merchandise, and rotates stock as necessary (varies with staffing and area worked).
• Removes empty pallets from the sales floor using a 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 the daily hot sheet.
• Combines freight for efficient storage by stacking partial pallets together with a forklift (transferring manually if needed).
• Wraps combined pallets in plastic film with a product tag prior to placement on steel shelves.
• Completes the daily forklift safety checklist.
• Uses a spotter or acts as a spotter to keep people out of the fall‑danger zone.
• Waters batteries and plugs batteries into a battery charger.
• Changes out forklift batteries.
• Transfers pallets of merchandise from the receiving area to steel shelves and the bulk wall for storage, or directly to the sales floor.
• Assists with stocking.
• Clears sales‑floor debris.
• Observes and ensures correct product signage; creates computer‑generated signs.
• Labels unmarked product with item numbers.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment, or machinery.
• Open availability to meet the needs of the business.
• Proof of authorization to work in the United States if hired.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, hearing aid, pharmacy, behavioral health, and employee assistance
• Health care reimbursement account
• Dependent care assistance plan
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Stock purchase plan for eligible employees

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