Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Job Description

Are you looking for a position where your strong work ethic and dedication will be valued and rewarded? Do you take pride in the results of your efforts? Can you pick up a dime with a forklift? If you answered an enthusiastic YES to these questions, you may be exactly who we’re looking for to round out our rock-solid warehouse team at AKDO!

A Little About Us:

AKDO is a manufacturer, importer, and wholesaler of luxury natural stone, glass, porcelain and ceramic products from countries all over the world. We pride ourselves in our excellent products and always providing the best customer experience.

The people: The excellent team at AKDO comes from a variety of diverse and eclectic backgrounds, but we are all united together by the continuous desire to produce exceptional results. As a team, we run a drama-free, transparent workplace where we all have each other’s backs, and everyone pulls their weight. We’re always open to ideas and suggestions to improve and everyone’s opinion is valued.

If this sounds like a place where you can see yourself working, and you have experience with the responsibilities listed below, please submit your resume! We can’t wait to hear from you.

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator/Material Handler Responsibilities:

Assist with shipping and receiving, unloading trucks, checking in merchandise and preparing materials for shipment

Read pick tickets to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and/or shipped.

Pick, assemble and prepare customer orders for shipping using WMS

Open crates and other containers

Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed via appropriate procedure

Sort and place materials or items on racks or shelves according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, color, lot or product code

Move materials and items from receiving or storage area to other designated areas

Mark materials with identifying information using appropriate method

Organize warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times

Assist in facilities maintenance duties as needed such as outdoor cleaning

Put returned materials back to stock

Participate in lot matching and inventory consolidation.

Complete all training on warehouse equipment and follow all safety procedures required by AKDO and OSHA

Coordinate the loading and unloading of all shipments/customer pick-ups

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator Skills and Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent

Previous warehouse associate/inventory control experience

Read and interpret documents such as pick tickets, packing lists, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions

Forklift operation, pallet jack experience

Ability to lift or move on a regular basis 50 LBS, on an occasional basis, up to 75 pounds

Familiarity and ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook and Warehouse House Management System (WMS)

Superior customer service skills

Ability to work on Saturdays

Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator/Material Handler Benefits:

We recognize that talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a comprehensive benefit plan that includes the following:

Medical and Dental coverage

Vision care coverage

Disability insurance

Employee life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401K and company paid pension plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

AKDO provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws, and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

Typical schedule is Monday- Friday, 8 AM- 4:30 PM, and 1 Saturday per month from 8:45 AM- 1 PM.

Full-time