Forklift Operator, Non Formula

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review daily work schedules and prepare equipment and materials needed for operations.
• Conduct pre-operation safety inspections on forklifts, power jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
• Work from receiving documents, computer-generated reports, standard operating procedures, and verbal or written instructions.
• Verify incoming freight by performing count checks and transporting products from staging areas to designated storage locations.
• Inspect products for damage, quality issues, and temperature compliance; take corrective action when necessary.
• Operate forklifts, reach trucks, hi-lifts, and power jacks to move materials safely and efficiently.
• Accurately place inventory into storage locations and record product information using RF scanners or handheld devices.
• Replenish warehouse pick slots with inventory according to production schedules and customer orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive inventory using FIFO procedures and remove outdated products according to company policies.
• Relocate overstocked merchandise to temporary storage locations as needed.
• Remove and dispose of empty pallets, cardboard, packaging materials, and strapping.
• Inspect, stack, and transport pallets to designated storage areas.
• Perform routine housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Replace and recharge equipment batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklists.
• Secure equipment and complete required paperwork at the end of each shift.
• Collaborate with team members and perform additional duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience

• 6 to 12 months of warehouse experience.
• Completion of forklift and/or power jack training and certification.

• 1 to 2 years of warehouse forklift operating experience.
• Experience working in a foodservice or food distribution environment.
• Experience operating stand-up and reach forklifts.
• Freezer warehouse experience.

Certifications

• OSHA Forklift Operator Certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to safely operate forklifts, reach trucks, hi-lifts, and power jacks.
• Experience using RF scanners and handheld inventory management devices.
• Knowledge of inventory control, stock rotation, and warehouse storage procedures.
• Understanding of warehouse safety practices, GMP standards, and quality requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in inventory handling.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently or as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating warehouse equipment.
• Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to safely lift and move materials as required by warehouse operations.
• Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures, including freezer environments when necessary.

Schedule

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM to 1:30 PM
• Overtime may be required; shifts may extend to approximately 10 to 12 hours based on business needs and workload.