Forklift Operator

Responsibilities

• Safely and properly operate warehouse equipment to complete tasks (e.g., forklifts, cherry-picking lifts, pallet jacks, or other warehouse machinery).
• Complete equipment logs and daily forklift inspection forms before and after each shift.
• Ensure the maintenance of company forklifts by keeping all moving parts well lubricated; ensure forklift gauges function properly and equipment is charged or fueled, and fluid levels are adequate for operation.
• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles; receive and put away incoming goods and merchandise; unpack bales, crates, and other containers; check for damage and discrepancies between goods and invoices; may install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit from truck to warehouse and/or shelving.
• Load trucks for customer delivery; may install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit; check for damage and discrepancies between goods and shipping work orders.
• Complete shipments by processing and loading orders; read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Pack, distribute, and dispatch outgoing goods and merchandise according to written or verbal requests or work orders; use pick sheets in various formats (paper or electronic) to locate items within the warehouse; remove products from warehouse shelves and place them on pallets, using a pallet jack or forklift, following stacking policies to prevent product damage; verify product and quantity accuracy.
• Aid in maintaining inventory levels and conducting inventory counts.
• Follow warehouse safety regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ months of relevant experience and/or training.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.
• Valid certification to operate forklifts or the ability to obtain such certification within the specified time period as defined by management.
• Experience in loading, unloading, picking, packing, or moving goods in a warehouse environment; forklift/cherry-pick experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work orders, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer knowledge and proficiency, along with a demonstrated technical aptitude to learn; preferred technical skills include but are not limited to MS-Office products, Vista, Control, SX.e, and Prophet 21.
• Demonstrated basic mathematical skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals); ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to compile routine reports and write correspondence.
• Ability to work in a team environment and be self-motivated to accomplish assigned tasks and goals.
• Demonstration of attention to detail.
• Safety-mindedness.