Overview

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures
Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols
Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment
Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment
Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements
Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped
Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner
Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads
Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security
Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed
Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards
Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution
Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management
Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly
Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10–12 hours per shift
Ability to lift and/or pull minimum 10 lbs up to 50 lbs. without restrictions, required by business needs
Frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching above the shoulder level & at shoulder level
Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature changes
Able to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by business needs

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred
Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment
Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Profit Center

PC-91042
Spanish Physical Requirements

Capacidad para permanecer de pie y caminar durante períodos prolongados, hasta 10 o 12 horas por turno
Capacidad para levantar y/o tirar de cargas de entre 10 y 50 libras sin restricciones, según lo requieran las necesidades del negocio
Acciones frecuentes de agacharse, levantar objetos, estirarse y alcanzar artículos a la altura de los hombros o por encima de ellos
Capacidad para trabajar en entornos con niveles de ruido, condiciones de iluminación y temperaturas variables
Capacidad para trabajar en horarios irregulares o extendidos, incluyendo noches, fines de semana y días festivos, según lo requieran las necesidades del negocio

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Forklift Operator I

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