Forklift Operator

Overview:

The Forklift Operator will with the Warehouse Supervisor in receiving product, selecting full pallets for shipping, replenishing picking slots or loading trucks. This position may work alternating shifts as required because of their ability to operate a forklift in a safe manner while moving with a sense of urgency. The Forklift Operator must be trained and certified to be able to operate their equipment throughout the Distribution Center moving around others who are working.

 

Please note this is an Outbound position and the shift starts at 2:00pm.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Perform order selection for loading outbound trucks of your assigned product lines
• Operate Forklift while maintaining compliance to safety regulations
• Restock product to the appropriate warehouse location
• Pull product from appropriate warehouse locations
• Load and unload trucks when required

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities & Physical Requirements):

 

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift Certification required; must be re-certified every 3 years
• Minimum 1 year experience in a Distribution Center with proper training on safety and the ability to work around moving machinery
• Ability to work in a cold environment for several hours
• Attention to accuracy and detail while moving with a purpose and sense of urgency

Why Sprouts:

Grow with us!

If you have a passion for inspiring people and a flair for fresh food, consider applying for a job at Sprouts! With a focus on customer service, our neighborhood grocery stores offer high-quality, farm fresh produce, natural meats, plenty of scoop-your-own bulk goods and much more in a fun, friendly, old-fashioned farmer’s market setting.  Come grow your career in healthy living with a fast-paced, rapidly growing company and teams that pride themselves on empowering others along their journey.

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and requirements. Sprouts’ management reserves the right to amend and change duties, responsibilities, and requirements to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

 

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