Warehouse Worker/Forklift Operator

About the role

Warehouse worker is a crew member not in a lead position. They may assist with loading, unloading, internal moving, packing, unpacking, and warehouse handling work, under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor.

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

Requirements

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

Skills

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Specific vision abilities required: ability to adjust focus
• Regularly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear
• Frequently stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally sit and climb or balance

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Benefits

• Competitive wage with a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) plan with company matching
• Weekly pay for hourly-paid employees
• Biweekly pay for salaried employees
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays
• Tuition reimbursement plan