Forklift Operator I, Warehouse (1st Shift)

About the role

The Forklift Operator will operate a forklift to transport product within the warehouse safely and efficiently. This position will also perform receiving and/or shipping functions as assigned by department supervisor. In addition, the Forklift Operator will assist with daily cycle count and yearly physical inventory processes.

Responsibilities

• Record product transfers within the warehouse and provide real-time updates to the Oracle inventory management system with the use of the radio frequency bar coding system.
• If system is unavailable, accurately record products transferred on a Move Ticket and return to the Warehouse Supervisor for immediate update into the Oracle inventory management system.
• Operate forklifts in a safe and appropriate manner to ensure no damage occurs to the product, pallet racks, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment within the warehouse while loading/unloading trucks, transferring, and storing products.
• Process in a timely manner all inbound and/or outbound shipments in accordance with applicable SOPs.
• Perform daily forklift inspections to ensure optimum use of material handling equipment. Document the inspection on the daily checklist and report any equipment problems to the Warehouse Supervisor immediately.
• Perform cycle count and physical inventory processes in accordance with set counting schedules. Accurately record counts and report any variances found during count process.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area keeping a constant watch for any safety issues. Notify Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Manager or Security immediately of any unsafe working conditions or practices observed in the work area.
• Immediately report any and all accidents which you witness or are involved in, to the Warehouse Supervisor or any other management staff, or Security.
• Perform other functions and duties as assigned or necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to carry out responsibilities under general supervision
• Read, write and understand English with good oral communication skills
• Ability to function as an effective team member and work well in a moderately stressful environment
• Ability to respond effectively and positively in a rapidly changing warehouse environment
• Clean, neat, organized and alert
• One year forklift operator and general warehousing experience
• Experience with warehousing operations as it relates to the specific functions of product movement, inventory systems, and forklift operations
• Experience with radio frequency bar code scanners
• High School Diploma or GED

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in general warehousing (preferred)

Benefits

• Group Health Programs: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Basic Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Other Voluntary Benefit Programs: 401(k) plan, Wellness Incentive Program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Supplemental Life/Critical Illness/Hospitalization/Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance
• Paid time off: Company-observed U.S. Holidays, Floating Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, Volunteer Program, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave, Bereavement Leave, Personal Leave, time off for voting