Forklift Operator - Night Shift

About the role

The Forklift Operator will transport freight to inventory slots from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots on multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish/re-stock pick slots in a timely manner, ensuring all safety and quality standards are met to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, performing any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies, and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work, and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-outs, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into RF unit or handheld device.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
• Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Perform other similar duties as requested or assigned by supervisor.
• At the end of the shift, secure all equipment, perform housekeeping, and complete all necessary paperwork.

Qualifications

• 6+ months warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• 6+ months experience operating a forklift (stand-up).
• Distribution experience working in a productivity-based environment.
• Able to work consistently and accurately for 8+ hour shifts.

Schedule

Night shift.