Fork Lift Operator Shift

• Locations 5801 MARTIN L KING BLVD, LUBBOCK, TX, 79404, US
• Union Status Non-Union

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

Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/Vacation pay, paid holidays, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

For roles in Washington State:
Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.