Forklift Operator

Job description:
 

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own. This position is responsible for operating a sit-down and/or clamp forklift equipment.
 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull equipment
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves products to storage locations
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment
• Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards
• Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
• Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security
• Assists in physical inventories
• Ensures proper stock rotation
• Conducts cycle counts as requested
• Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge
• Basic safety understanding in operating equipment
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns to management in a timely manner

Our staffing team is comprised of former Human Resources Professionals and Staffing Specialists with direct experience in various industries. Our experience and knowledge it allows us to provide exemplary staffing support in various industry sectors within both our divisions.