Warehouse Forklift Driver

About the role

This position, which may vary depending on specific job assignment, performs tasks associated with the receipt, storage, process and shipment of product utilizing Forklift Equipment (i.e., Reach Truck, Order Picker, etc.) while meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance and behavioral Vitamin Shoppe expectations. Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment (including RF Scanners), and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes within the Warehouse / Distribution Center.

Location: Ashland, Virginia Distribution Center
Schedule: Full Time, Weekend Shift – Friday, Saturday, Sunday, 7:00am – 7:30pm (Plus OT)
Wage: $20.00 per hour (includes $2.00 shift differential)

Responsibilities

• Safely retrieve merchandise from storage locations on a daily basis using Radio Frequency scanning guns and picking labels
• Comply with The Vitamin Shoppe's policies, guidelines, and procedures as well as state and federal regulations, OSHA requirements in the storage, handling, and movement of product
• Pull merchandise from storage locations using Order Filling equipment
• Put merchandise away from Receiving to storage locations using a High Reach Forklift equipment
• Complete daily checklist for material handling equipment
• Ensure accurate picking/put-away of product
• Learn to be proficient in all put away functions
• Perform necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
• Inform Operations Manager or Lead of any problems and actively participates in process improvements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience

Skills

• Able to operate hand-held RF scanner or other devices associated with Warehouse Management System
• Able to meet safety, quality, productivity and attendance requirements
• Able to do continuous lifting up to 50 pounds
• Able to communicate in English
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able and willing to work overtime when required
• Able to operate material handling equipment

Benefits

• Competitive Wages – paid bi-weekly (every 2 weeks)
• Semi-annual Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities
• Consistent Schedule + overtime as needed
• Paid Sick, Vacation + Holiday
• Temperature Controlled Indoor Work Environment
• Generous Employee Discount
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Great Benefits – Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance...and More! Including a Wellness program!