Warehouse Forklift Operator - Utility Shift

Job Overview

This position requires knowledge of both Shipping & Receiving processes, flexibility in assignments, and the versatility to perform either function. It also requires the skill to operate lift equipment and RF units, and physical ability to lift or push/pull substantial product weight. Other duties include:

• Pick up product from staging area and offload onto rack shelving units, floor locations, or stack racks
• Pick up product from rack shelving units, floor locations, or stack racks and offload onto dock/bay area
• When placing product accurately, scan all merchandise using RF gun
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Ensure full compliance with all safety programs both while operating and not operating material handling equipment
• All other duties as assigned

Utility Equipment Operator

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value the unique skills and experiences that each candidate brings. Success in this role is driven by a combination of technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, behavioral and leadership skills, and customer focus.

To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate strengths in the following skill areas:

• General understanding of distribution center operations
• Experience using RF units to assist in accurate movement of product
• Ability to operate Industrial Lift Equipment – Order Picker
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively, including comprehension and communication of detailed instructions, reading and writing, and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures as required by the position

• Technical Knowledge of WMS

At Bob’s, we have fun, we love what we do, and we’re growing fast. As one of the leading omni-channel furniture retailers in the country with over 200 stores, we’re committed to creating a workplace that values skills-based hiring, diverse perspectives, and an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.

We know you have many choices when it comes to your career. At Bob’s, we invest in your growth, well-being, and career advancement.

• $18.00 - $21.00/hour (Based on Experience)

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick leave, holidays, and your birthday
• 401(k) profit sharing plan with a generous company match
• Pet insurance and employer-paid life insurance options
• Professional development: tuition reimbursement, on-demand learning, and career progression pathways
• Employee discount starting on day 1, plus exclusive partner discounts
• And more

At Bob’s Discount Furniture, we value a positive, inclusive, and skill-driven work environment. Our core values—Honesty, Integrity, Transparency, Community, Safety, Diversity, Accountability, and Fun—guide everything we do. We’re a team that supports and celebrates each other.

• High school diploma or equivalent work experience
• Ability to operate a variety of industrial lift equipment and RF units
• Prior experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment
• Ability to communicate proactively and effectively, including comprehension and communication of detailed instructions, reading and writing, and knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures as required by the position
• Must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment with Bob’s

• Able to sit, walk, stand, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, twist, push, pull, climb, balance, crouch, push and handle and move items weighing up to 50 lbs without assistance
• Move throughout all areas of the distribution center
• Move objects up to 250 lbs with or without reasonable accommodations
• Stand and walk continuously to perform job functions
• Product handling: 90% standing/walking, 5% sitting, 5% desk/phone work

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected status.

Expected base pay: $18.00 - $21.00/hour (Based on Experience)