Forklift Operator

JOB SUMMARY:

You will be responsible for accurately receiving, picking, and updating shipment information using a Warehouse Management System (WMS). Maintaining precise documentation and ensuring accuracy in all warehouse transactions will be essential to your role. 

You’ll interact regularly with drivers, operations staff, customer service teams, vendors, and customers. Your tasks will include noting exceptions on inbound shipments, loading outbound shipments, and entering all relevant data into the WMS with a strong attention to detail. 

In addition to handling inventory, you’ll help maintain a clean, safe warehouse by operating a floor sweeper and keeping your assigned area orderly. You’ll also be responsible for general upkeep of the facility and surrounding grounds. 

This role requires the ability to lift and carry between 50–100 lbs, and up to 200 lbs with team support. You must be available to work Saturdays as needed. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate 3 and 4-stage forklifts, pallet jacks, and cherry pickers to load and unload freight trucks. 
• Accurately receive, pick, and update shipments using warehouse management system. 
• Input shipment data and maintain accurate, neat paperwork. 
• Lift and carry 50–100 lbs individually and up to 200 lbs with a team. 
• Running a sweeper and clean facility grounds 
• Communicate effectively with drivers, operations personnel, service providers, customer service staff, customers, and vendors. 
• Be available to work on Saturdays as needed. 

Required Experience/Skills: 

Education/Work Experience/Certificates: 

• Six months of recent forklift experience required 
• Pallet jacks experience 
• Cherry picker experience 

Skills: 

• Customer Focused 
• Collaborative 
• Communicative 
• Resilient 
• Strive for inclusion of others 
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management System 

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50–100lbsindependently and up to 200lbswith teamassistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, reach, and perform physical warehouse tasks for extended periods.
• Ability to safely load, unload, pick, and move shipments and inventory throughout the warehouse.
• Ability tooperatea floor sweeper and perform general facility andgroundmaintenance.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment andmaintainphysical activity throughout scheduled shifts, including Saturdays as needed.