1st Shift Forklift Operator Shipping

Overview

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Job Description:

Forklift Operator – Reach Truck - Shipping

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future. It takes great people to achieve greatness. 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.

This role involves having thorough knowledge of the safe operation of a Reach truck in a warehousing environment specific to the receiving department. Functions include order filling, pallet picking, general housekeeping, palletization, put away, shuttles, and customer special handling. The environment could include bulk storage or high bay racking.

• Operate forklifts to safely unload incoming shipments from trucks and transport products to designated storage areas within the warehouse.
• Execute timely completion of orders including pick tickets, full pallet picking, and shuttling of pallets for final order processing using scanners and computers.
• Interact with management software systems and label printers.
• Read work orders or receive instructions to determine work assignments, material needs, and equipment needs.
• Perform physical activities such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials in a safe manner.
• Keep the work area clean, free of debris, and safe to work in.
• Support cross-training on other distribution center functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 1-2 years of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to obtain a forklift operator certification.
• Broad knowledge of methods and procedures used in various distribution center functions.
• Ability to understand daily goals and targets to 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.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands; lift and/or move 10 lbs regularly and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Resilience to work in environments occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures.
• Ability to work in a scanner-directed job and meet productivity and quality standards.
• Ability to operate a stand-up forklift for an entire shift.

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a comprehensive 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.

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Seniority level:
Associate

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing;
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing;
Manufacturing