Part Time Forklift

About the role

The Forklift Operator is responsible for executing and handling customer orders and shipments, unloading inbound shipments safely, and moving product to storage locations. This role involves stacking products efficiently and placing them in the right area. The position requires high attention to detail and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Responsibilities

• Follows warehouse operational procedures including sorting, loading/unloading activities, shipment processing and documentation, manifesting, packaging, and sending shipment status information.
• Pulls, packs products based on daily orders.
• Operates a forklift (or other equipment) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• Maintains safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.
• Meets/exceeds productivity goals.
• When putting away inventory, ensures product is counted, stored, compared against inbounding paperwork, inspects inbound shipments for damage, infestation and production dates.
• Reports shortages, overages, damage, and mis-shipments to supervisor.
• Reviews outbound orders for accuracy as directed.
• Compares the quantity, quality, labeling and consignee address to the customer order to ensure all outgoing shipments are complete and correct.
• Safely and efficiently operates machinery and equipment as required and assists in the unloading or loading of product moving into or out of warehouse.
• Completes cycle counts and inventory audit activities as directed.
• Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work areas and operates in a manner that promotes safety.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with the service, production, or support role having greater responsibility to perform all (or most) of the standard work within the function.
• High school degree or GED equivalent.
• One year of experience in related area of responsibility.
• Experience leveraging technology to perform daily tasks, including familiarity with MS Office applications, web navigation & basic hardware functions.
• Proven track record of taking initiative to accomplish tasks in creative ways with a sense of urgency and assertiveness.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

Key Attributes

• Detail Oriented.
• Safety first attitude.
• Follows instructions well.