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Kroger Family of Companies

Lift Reach Truck Operator

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What they do

A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$44,940 / year median in Arizona

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Position Summary:
Responsible for operating power lift equipment to assist in the efficient flow of merchandise into and out of the distribution center. The company also requires that all employees perform all tasks in a safe manner consistent with corporate policies and state and federal laws. Role model and demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety of others.
RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Use power lift equipment to move product from the receiving areas to storage areas; replenishes order selection locations; loads trailers.
  • Place incoming merchandise in proper location in warehouse, moving merchandise as needed to make room.
  • Separate and move pallets as needed.
  • Retrieve merchandise orders by stores.
  • Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school education or general education degree (GED) plus one year experience in work or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in oneonone and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
  • Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
  • Minimum 18 years of age
  • Ability and willingness to move with purpose and a strong sense of urgency.
  • Ability to work weekends on a regular basis.
  • Ability to work overtime on a frequent basis.
  • Ability to work any shift.
  • Familiarity with distribution center terms and processes.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects.
  • Ability to work within set time frames and fixed deadlines.
  • Ability to operate the following special equipment, machinery, and/or special tools: hand truck, hand and power pallet jack, power lift equipment (Company will train).