Forklift Operator As a Forklift Operator, you're a key player in distribution center operations! Your role includes safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise throughout the distribution center using a mechanical forklift or manual means as needed.
Responsibilities:- Ensure a safe work environment by efficiently operating mechanical equipment
- Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations
- Maintain proper certifications to operate required powered industrial trucks
- Accurately sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight
- Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
- Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met
- Be open to performing other duties as assigned
Qualifications:- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to operate forklifts
- Previous experience in a distribution center
- Excellent counting skills and attention to detail
- Manual dexterity required
- Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record
Physical Requirements:- Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for up to 12 hours at a time
- Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
- Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
- Bilateral hand coordination, foot coordination and trunk rotation
- Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
- Lift up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department
