Forklift Operator II

Overview The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within a warehouse environment. The Operator ensures safe and efficient operation of multiple types of forklift equipment and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures. Employees in this position must spend fifty percent or more of their work time operating these forklifts as part of their core job duties. Responsibilities Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety proceduresPossesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocolsCompletes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipmentStacks and stores merchandise in designated rack locationsUnloads inbound shipments safely and transports product to assigned storage locationsPulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipmentVerifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shippedPerforms order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused mannerMoves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loadsMaintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product securityAssists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directedEnsures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standardsIdentifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolutionUses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory managementReports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptlyDemonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasksPerforms other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management Physical Requirements Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10–12 hours per shiftAbility to lift and/or pull minimum 10 lbs up to 50 lbs. without restrictions, required by business needsFrequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching above the shoulder level & at shoulder levelAbility to work in environments with varying noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature changesAble to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by business needs Qualifications High School Diploma or GED preferredPreferred 2 plus years of experience of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipmentMust qualify and pass NFI forklift certificationStrong attention to detail and accuracyEffective customer service skills and basic math competencies Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws. Profit Center PC-171 Spanish Physical Requirements Capacidad para permanecer de pie y caminar durante períodos prolongados, de hasta 10 a 12 horas por turno.Capacidad para levantar y/o tirar de cargas de entre 10 y 50 libras (aprox. 4,5 a 22,7 kg) sin restricciones, según lo requieran las necesidades del negocio.Acciones frecuentes de agacharse, levantar objetos, estirarse y alcanzar artículos por encima o a la altura de los hombros.Capacidad para trabajar en entornos con niveles de ruido, condiciones de iluminación y temperaturas variables.Disponibilidad para trabajar en horarios irregulares o extendidos, incluyendo noches, fines de semana y días festivos, según lo requieran las necesidades del negocio.