Forklift Operator
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Skills
forkliftinventory managementmaterial handlingshipping and receivingspanishwarehouse operations
About the role
Overview
THE ROLE:
Forklift Operator
Build a Career That Keeps Operations Moving
Join our warehouse team as a Forklift Operator and play an essential role in keeping products moving safely, accurately, and on time. You will operate material-handling equipment, support receiving and shipping, replenish inventory, and help maintain accurate stock counts. This is a hands-on opportunity for a dependable, safety-focused team member who takes pride in doing quality work in a fast-paced environment. Flexibility to work overtime, Saturdays, and some holidays is required based on business needs.
What You’ll Do
- Complete daily forklift inspections and promptly report equipment concerns to the Warehouse Supervisor.
- Safely operate forklifts while loading and unloading trucks, transferring products, and storing inventory to protect people, products, racks, vehicles, and equipment.
- Record product movements accurately and update the inventory management system in real time using radio-frequency barcode scanners.
- Complete receiving, resupply, replenishment, put-away, cycle-count, and related assignments accurately and on time to support smooth warehouse operations.
- Process inbound shipments—including purchase orders, resupply orders, and transfers—and ensure deliveries received at the distribution center by 2:00 p.m. are updated in the inventory system the same day. Document receipts and promptly report variances.
- Pull and stage outbound products according to picking lists, complete shipping documents, and notify the department Lead or Supervisor of location or quantity differences.
- Keep pickline, bulk-rack backup, assembly, and IBOD locations sufficiently stocked, and complete all inventory transfers accurately.
- Perform cycle counts and physical inventory activities according to established procedures and schedules; document counts and report variances.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, and immediately report accidents, damage, unsafe conditions, or unsafe practices.
Qualifications
What You’ll Bring
Skills and Capabilities
- Working knowledge of warehouse operations, product movement, inventory systems, forklift safety, and material handling.
- Experience using radio-frequency barcode scanners.
- Good basic math skills and close attention to accuracy.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and transfer boxes of product throughout the day.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English, with clear verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with general supervision and contribute effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work respectfully with people at all levels and across diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to remain organized, alert, and responsive in a fast-moving warehouse environment.
Experience
- At least 1 year of stand-up forklift operating experience.
- At least 2 years of general warehouse experience.
- Practical knowledge of product movement, warehouse inventory systems, and forklift operations.
- Experience using radio-frequency barcode scanners.
Education
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
- 2 or more years of forklift operating experience.
- 3 or more years of general warehouse experience.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
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