Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Distribution Services, Distribution Warehousing, Forklift, Identify Issues, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Operations, Operations Management, Order Picking/Packing, Pallet Jack, Policy Development, Procedure Development, Process Development, Product Flow, Quality Metrics, Research Skills, Team Player, Warehousing
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a warehouse or distribution center environment. This is a vital role in our operations, ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES
- Certified to operate a variety of lift trucks: Electric pallet-jack, Stock Picker and Counter Balance.
- Use RF gun/scanner and Warehouse Management System to research and gather information
- Inspect equipment daily and complete pre-inspection form
- Operate equipment in an array of surroundings and multi-temperature settings (-10° to 40°)
- Put-away, transfer, retrieve, pick and deliver materials in storage.
- Unload and load pallets from inbound and outbound trailers.
- Pick or count inventory from upper locations while on stocker picker.
- Pick and stack cartons onto a pallet for individual or store orders.
- Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
- Serve as the lead, assist with supervising the flow of the work and process.
- Assist with identifying process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and propose and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs.
- Demonstrate proficiency in department processes and troubleshoots problems and issues.
- Provide one on one or group hands-on training for new and returnee associates on all functional aspects of the ticket processing job.
- Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement
- Perform other duties as required