Job Purpose

The Forklift Operator is responsible for receiving, storing, selecting and loading products within the warehouse.

Essential Functions

• Selection and preparation of customer orders in a manner that insures complete fulfillment of each order; accurate receipt and documentation for inbound product

• Affixes pallet tags and marks materials with other identifying information upon receipt

• Conveys products and materials from receiving areas to storage or other designated areas; rotates stock to enable oldest stock to be most accessible for picking

• Places items on racks, shelves or bins according to predetermined slot assignments; insures proper warehouse cleanliness is maintained at all times

• Reads pick tickets, pick labels (or on screen display, etc.), assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets; loads trailers with merchandise scheduled to be shipped

• Maintains performance at or above productivity standards and service level targets established by the company

• Operates within applicable safety guidelines as per government regulations, the company's safety manuals and/or stated safety policies, and common sense.

• Performs inspection of material handling equipment and maintains fluid levels to ensure continuous optimal operation

• Follows up on all customer requests and questions to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.

• Other duties as assigned to help meet company goals.

Qualifications

• Certified in both standing and sitting forklift operation

• Experience using RF scanners

• 1+ years of experience working in a warehouse environment, Food and/or beverage industry preferred

3rd Shift