Forklift Operator

Reporting to Warehouse Supervisor, you will be responsible for warehouse pick/pack duties, inventory related activities, and cross-training opportunities in other departments. You will be required to abide by all Company and Federal (OSHA) requirements for forklift operator certification for double reach and stand-up reach forklift trucks.

Responsibilities

Operate stand-up and sit-down forklifts safely throughout the distribution center; Load, unload, move, and stage products and materials as needed; Retrieve and place inventory in designated warehouse locations, including high-rack storage areas; Accurately transport products to support order fulfillment and shipping operations; Perform routine inventory movements while maintaining product quality and organization; Conduct daily forklift inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns; Follow all warehouse safety procedures and operating guidelines; Assist with inventory counts and warehouse organization activities; Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area; Work closely with team members to ensure customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time; Safely maneuver equipment in tight warehouse spaces while maintaining awareness of surrounding personnel and inventory; Utilize experience and confidence operating forklifts at elevated heights; Inform and update management of shortages of stock needed for gravity feed conveyors; Maintain inventories of finished graduation apparel by color, size, and material; Identify and place newly manufactured and returned items into proper storage areas; Stock gravity feed conveyors

Requirements

Forklift operator certification (OSHA) for double reach and stand-up reach forklift trucks; Ability to operate a personal computer and related software (Oracle, Excel); Physical strength and dexterity to perform essential job functions; Ability to regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs; Ability to stand for 8 hours a day or longer; Ability to stand on a fatigue mat in a specific area throughout a 10 hour+ shift; Ability to work in an environment with repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, and elbows; Physical requirements include lifting, carrying, sitting, grasping, reaching, standing, kneeling, walking, bending, twisting