Warehouse Worker/Forklift Driver

About the role

The Warehouse worker/forklift driver is a crew member not in a lead position. They may assist with loading, unloading, internal moving, packing, unpacking, and warehouse handling work. The Warehouse worker/forklift driver assists with operational production functions under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor. Warehouse functions include loading vehicles and containers, unloading vehicles and containers, packing and shipment preparation, unpacking, warehouse handling, and use of material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Protectively pad and wrap items for loading in vehicles and containers
• Carry, dolly, or move items with material handling equipment to and from vehicles and containers
• Stack and unstack items in vehicles and containers
• Pack and pick orders for commercial customers
• Stack and place items in warehouse racking
• Record information used in the Warehouse Management System locator function
• Carry, dolly, or move items with material handling equipment within the warehouse
• Complete certified training as required for any material handling equipment assigned
• Comply with all safety policies and guidelines

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and experience

High school or GED; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to learn and effectively use move management software, warehouse management software, timekeeping and other software applications used in the daily performance of job duties.

Work environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical demands

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted. Specific vision abilities required include ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance.