Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own. This position is responsible for operating a sit-down and/or clamp forklift equipment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull equipment.

Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations

Pulls and prepares products for shipment

Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped

Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards

Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers • Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security

Assists in physical inventories

Ensures proper stock rotation

Conducts cycle counts as requested

Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge.

Basic safety understanding in operating equipment

Responsible for reporting safety concerns to management in a timely manner

Report inventory discrepancies to inventory control team and assist in resolution

Must be able to complete inspection form prior operating equipment

Must be able to use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory

Skill/Experience/Education

Mandatory Skills

High School Diploma/GED preferred.

At least 3 months forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment

Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.

Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction.

Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.

Walking in the DC and around area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in length.

Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations.

Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

Must be able to get NFI forklift certified

Must have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and basic math skills

Schedule:

3rd shift 10:00PM-6:30AM + O/T

Mon-Fri possible Saturday mandatory as needed.Company Description

Our Professional Division works with clients as a stakeholder in their hiring strategy and process. We facilitate a solid match for our employees and clients, examining the experience and team dynamics required for a great match. Our professional team was handpicked from 25 years of recruiting and staffing experience to build our Professional team to be the best in the industry. We focus on professional placements in your Executive Placement, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, and Administrative Support areas. We place candidates leveraging direct hire, contract-to-hire, contingent, and “Smart Hire” modalities.