Forklift Operator I

About the role

Operates material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. Ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures
• Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols
• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements
• Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped
• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner
• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads
• Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security
• Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed
• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards
• Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution
• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management
• Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly
• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10–12 hours per shift
• Ability to lift and/or pull minimum 10 lbs up to 50 lbs. without restrictions, required by business needs
• Frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching above the shoulder level & at shoulder level
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature changes
• Able to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by business needs

Capacidad para permanecer de pie y caminar durante períodos prolongados, hasta 10 o 12 horas por turno
Capacidad para levantar y/o tirar de cargas de entre 10 y 50 libras sin restricciones, según lo requieran las necesidades del negocio
Acciones frecuentes de agacharse, levantar objetos, estirarse y alcanzar artículos a la altura de los hombros o por encima de ellos
Capacidad para trabajar en entornos con niveles de ruido, condiciones de iluminación y temperaturas variables
Capacidad para trabajar en horarios irregulares o extendidos, incluyendo noches, fines de semana y días festivos, según lo requieran las necesidades del negocio