Fork Lift Operator Shift

The Perishable Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for operating and handling equipment for the purpose of moving, loading, unloading, picking and counting merchandise in accordance with production standards.

• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations
• Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas
• Load, unload, move, stock and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck or other power equipment
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy
• Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards
• Report quality variances
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
• Ensure proper stock rotation and assist in physical inventories
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Six months of warehouse and/or inventory experience
• Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program is required within the first 30 days of employment
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
• Ability to use automated inventory control equipment
• Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
• Ability to load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 100 pounds
• Ability to mount and dismount forklift through the duration of the shift which requires bending, stretching, stepping, reaching, climbing and stooping
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others