Forklift Operator

About the role

We are seeking a valued member of the distribution team to assist in picking and returning inventory to and from shelving racks at heights up to 40 feet. The primary objective is to safely and accurately navigate powered industrial trucks (PIT) to aid in these tasks.

Responsibilities

• Unload trailers on receiving dock in a safe manner.
• Use radio frequency (RF) equipment to fill full-case orders.
• Memorize and apply phonetic alphabet to accurately use voice directed picking system.
• Use sight recognition and matching of alpha and numeric listings to ensure accurate inventory and order placement.
• Replenish full-cases to picking shelves.
• Conduct product moves as directed.
• Accurately follow all pallet-layer configurations.
• Safely/accurately stack pallets to full capacity.
• Use fall protection/safety harnesses in compliance with company and OSHA regulations.
• Perform consistent counting of product and pallets.
• Continuously lift (including overhead), push, pull, reach and stack full cases (up to 50 lbs) while maintaining efficiency levels at or above standard.
• Be committed to the team effort.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Skilled in site recognition/matching of numeric and alpha groupings.
• Able to comprehend simple instructions.
• Write legibly.
• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills.
• Basic computer experience.
• Stand and walk for 8-10 hours.
• Follow all safety practices and policies.
• Maintain appropriate PIT certifications.
• Adequate computer experience or prior RF unit experience.
• Preferred: PIT experience, RF experience, Distribution experience.

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required: High school diploma or equivalent. At least 18 years of age. Skilled in site recognition/matching of numeric and alpha groupings. Able to comprehend simple instructions. Write legibly. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division skills. Basic computer experience. Stand and walk for 8-10 hours. Follow all safety practices and policies. Maintain appropriate PIT certifications. Adequate computer experience or prior RF unit experience. Preferred: PIT experience, RF experience, Distribution experience.

Benefits

Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.

Pay

$17.00 - $21.00 USD

Schedule

Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.