Forklift Driver, Operations

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating power industrial trucks for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties in addition to his or her own. They are responsible for the accurate storing, shipping and receiving of product to meet company standards of safety, security, and productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Input data accurately into WMS. Efficiently stack and store product in appropriate area. Maintain an organized work area.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards. Prepare freight for operations accurately and in a timely manner as required.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Delivery: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage to production lines and/or staging docks. Proper documentation must accompany freight.
• Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Safety, Housekeeping, and Compliance: Maintain a clean, neat, orderly work area, and assist in security of the warehouse. Comply with all Standard Operating Procedures, corporate and site-specific policies.
• Maintenance: Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as assigned.

Other Duties (Site Specific)

• Change fuel tanks on forklifts as needed: participate in physical inventories; perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as needed
• Repair pallets when necessary, trailers, and truck bays as requested.
• Help maintain the facility to provide a clean, safe work environment.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6 months experience working in a logistics/distribution/relevant environment.
• Able to operate MHE.
• Able to work in unregulated temperatures within the warehouse during the warmer and colder months can range from mild to moderate.
• Satisfactory completion of a forklift training program.

Prior Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a warehouse/logistics/distribution environment.
• 1-2 years forklift experience.
• Current or prior MHE certification.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Basic computer skills.
• RF Scanners.
• WMS functions.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to accomplish job tasks in a timely manner.
• Ability to perform duties with minimal supervision or guidance.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally: Handling/Fingering, Sitting, Bending.
• Frequently: Walking and Standing.
• Constantly: Ability to lift/carry and push/pull 21-50 pounds, Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.