Forklift Operator

About the role

Operates seated and standing forklift to transfer product from warehouse floor to load trucks. Responsible for the expedient and accurate handling of merchandise into and/or out of the warehouse facility. Provides a high level of member service.

Responsibilities

• Moves merchandise by hand or forklift equipment to maintain continuous flow of merchandise.
• Opens and closes bay doors and pulls pins for the dock plate.
• Unloads and stocks incoming merchandise, picks outgoing merchandise, and loads outbound trailers when needed.
• Checks, verifies, and audits merchandise and enters data into remote data terminals to ensure that ordered merchandise has been received and that merchandise is as ordered and not damaged or defective.
• Operates a forklift, when needed, to move and put away merchandise, and replenishes pick areas identified by replenishment reports and various requests for needed merchandise.
• Obtains customer orders identifying merchandise that has been requested and fills merchandise order by selecting and moving merchandise from active slot to flat.
• Reports damages and vendor compliance issues.
• Resolves problems or discrepancies with help from the immediate manager.
• Meets department demands without sacrificing quality.
• Uses forklift to obtain product, stages product and moves door using small hand tools including powered tools to meet the specific customer request.
• Cleans area by picking up packaging and cardboard material; operates cardboard baler.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to operate vehicles, equipment or machinery.
• Must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States if hired.
• Open availability is needed to meet the needs of the business (apart from any religious or disability considerations).

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