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 ordered merchandise has been received and is as ordered, not damaged or defective.
• Operates a forklift to move and put away merchandise, and replenishes pick areas identified by replenishment reports and requests.
• Obtains customer orders and fills them 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 doors using small hand tools, including powered tools, to meet customer requests.
• Cleans area by picking up packaging and cardboard material; operates cardboard baler.
• Ensures proper cleanup and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assists with department duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as needed.

Requirements

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

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health benefits: 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.
• AD&D insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Stock purchase plan (for eligible employees).

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