Forklift Operator, Putaway

This is an Operations position responsible for: operating powered industrial equipment associated with warehouse activity, using forklift Reach truck to put product in overstock slots and performing other related duties as required.

Day Shift. Pay Rate $27.19 hourly. Excellent Benefits.

This is an Operations position responsible for: operating powered industrial equipment associated with warehouse activity, using forklift Reach truck to put product in overstock slots and performing other related duties as required.

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer skills.

• Operates electric forklift Reach, which requires moving levers and pressing pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus in the cooler, freezer, and dry spaces.
• Stores and removes pallets of products from rack locations.
• Puts product in overflow locations.
• Hand stacks product onto/off of pallets and into packing locations as required.
• Maintains a clean work environment by performing duties of sweeping, ice removal, scrubbing with rags and brushes, and removing trash as required.
• Transfers any leftover items to the Home slot.
• Cleans up aisles and pick up leftover pallets at the end of the shift.

• Age 18+
• High school diploma/GED or 6 months related warehouse experience or training
• 6 months of warehouse distribution experience
• Previous stand-up forklift Reach truck experience

• Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.

• Adaptability
  - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability
  - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Keeps commitments;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect; inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Initiative
  - Asks for and offers help when needed.
• Interpersonal Skills
  - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
  Maintains confidentiality.
• Motivation
  - Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;
  Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Organizational Support
  - Follows policies and procedures.
• Planning/Organizing
  - Uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality
  - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness;
  Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Applies feedback to improve performance;
  Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity
  - Meets productivity standards;
  Completes work in timely manner;
  Strives to increase productivity;
  Works quickly.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond…