1st Shift Forklift Operator VAS

Position Profile

** Title of Position**  **:*
* ** Forklift Operator -*
* ** VAS*
* Job Code: 12993

** Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.*
* It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

** What*
* ** You'll*
* ** Do*
* As a Forklift Operator - VAS, you'll be part of our team located in Northlake, TX. You'll get to:  

+ Operate a variety of equipment, including dock stockers, reach trucks, and forklifts to efficiently transport products within the warehouse.

+ Interact with management software systems and label printers; read work orders or receive instructions to determine assignments and material needs.

+ Perform physical activities requiring lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and safe material handling.

+ Maintain inventory accuracy by scanning parts to and from proper locations; keep the work area clean, debris-free, and safe.

+ Support cross-training in other distribution center functions, perform daily forklift inspections, and carry out other assigned duties.

** Who You Are*
* You always strive to do a good job...but wouldn't it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality - at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You're not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

+ High school diploma or GED equivalent required;1-2 years of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.

+ Ability to obtain forklift operator certification; broad knowledge of distribution center methods and procedures.

+ Ability to understand daily goals and maximize warehouse capacity; familiarity with product catalog numbers and handling characteristics.

+ Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a scanner-directed job and achieve productive and quality standards.

+ Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, lift/move up to 50 lbs., andoperatea stand-up forklift for anentireshift;resilience to work in environments with extreme temperatures.

** What*
* ** You'll*
* ** Receive*
* You'll receive a competitive wage and a great benefits plan:

+ Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.

Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

_All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's_   _status_   _or any other protected characteristic._

** _We Don't Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too._*
* Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you'll get the unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history.

Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

** Who We Are*
* We're the World's largest tool company. We're industry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in…