Warehouse Associate - Forklift (Days)

About the role

The Forklift Operator transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenishes/re-stocks pick slots in a timely manner, ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards are met to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization as required, and performs any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, sets pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, and enters product data and location into appropriate unit
• Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transports to freezer with forklift/pallet jack
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders
• Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or removes outdated out-of-date inventory according to company policy
• Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles
• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stacks and moves pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines
• Ensures work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately
• Reviews work schedule, performs safety check on equipment, obtains supplies required to perform the work, and prepares for operations
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, and written and/or verbal instructions
• Inspects items for damage, performs temperature and quality checks, and takes appropriate action as needed
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replaces with charged batteries, and completes vehicle inspection checklist
• Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience
• Must have stand-up reach experience
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer, and dry

Pay

$18.00 an hour

Schedule

Sunday - Thursday starting at 5am until finished. Must have Stand Up Reach experience. Will cross-train in other departments as needed.