Forklift Operator 1st Shift

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. This is a vital role in our operations, ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the warehouse or distribution center.

Responsibilities

• Certified to operate a variety of lift trucks: Electric pallet-jack, Stock Picker, and Counter Balance.
• Use RF gun/scanner and Warehouse Management System to research and gather information.
• Inspect equipment daily and complete pre-inspection form.
• Operate equipment in an array of surroundings and multi-temperature settings (-10° to 40°).
• Put-away, transfer, retrieve, pick, and deliver materials in storage.
• Unload and load pallets from inbound and outbound trailers.
• Pick or count inventory from upper locations while on stocker picker.
• Pick and stack cartons onto a pallet for individual or store orders.
• Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Serve as the lead, assist with supervising the flow of the work and process.
• Assist with identifying process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and propose and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
• Demonstrate proficiency in department processes and troubleshoot problems and issues.
• Provide one-on-one or group hands-on training for new and returning associates on all functional aspects of the job.
• Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as required.