Warehouse Associate - sit-down forklift driver

Warehouse Associate - sit-down forklift driver

Pay: $17 to $18 an hour

Locations: N. Irwindale, CA

Start Time: 7am to 4:00pm

This position reports to the Warehouse Manager/Supervisor or Store Manager while working in a warehouse setting responsible for but not limited to a variety of warehouse functions; receiving, cycle counts, cash box, and possibly freight claims with general computer skills & needs to be detail oriented.

• Participate in warehouse operations involving receiving, processing, pulling orders, loading trucks, and stocking inventory
• Receive, identify, mark and place materials sent to the warehouse according to established procedures
• Maintain a variety of records, orders, bill of ladings, proof of deliveries (PODs), will calls, files, reports and records of stock
• Perform inventory management and cycle counts
• Keep warehouse clean and organized on a daily basis
• Assist counter sales associates and store manager when necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
• Foster a safe working environment with goals of zero lost time and zero recordable incidents
• Participate in safety training
• This position has been designated as a safety sensitive position

• Strong time management skills
• Work well under pressure
• Apply simple numeric concepts and research alphanumeric part numbers
• Communicate clearly and professionally with customers and internal associates
• Abide by safety standards and practices at all time – no exceptions
• Work overtime when needed
• Knowledge of inventory and cycle counts
• Knowledge of proper lifting techniques, health and safety practices and inventory methods
• Basic computer skills

• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. on a continuous basis
• Stand, walk and sit throughout the scheduled work shift
• Use of hands for grasping, pushing and pulling
• Stooping, bending and twisting
• Activities involving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and possible exposure to other elements such as dust and fumes
• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent education/experience
• 2-3 years of previous warehouse experience is required
• 2-3 years of sit-down forklift experience is required
• Forklift certification preferred