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Estée Lauder Companies
Fork Lift Driver - (2nd shift)
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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$47,300 / year median in Minnesota
+8% projected growth
Job Description
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world's leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company's products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including: Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M
- A•C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.
- Load product onto semi-trailers using powered material handling equipment (PMHE).
- Transport goods between Aveda BMF and WW facilities.
- Safely and efficiently operate the yard tractor (semi-truck), including completing daily safety inspections.
- Spot and position trailers for BMF operations.
- Safely operate designated lift truck equipment and perform required daily pre-use inspections.
- Complete bin-to-bin inventory transfers using RF scanners and SAP transactions.
- Move and transfer various types of inventory throughout the facility.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Refurbish and maintain pallets as needed.
- Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned. ## Qualifications #### Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Valid driver's license required; Class A CDL preferred, not required.
- Minimum of two years of warehouse, shipping, receiving, or material handling experience preferred.
- Previous tractor-trailer, yard tractor, or trailer spotting experience preferred.
- Ability to safely operate powered material handling equipment (PMHE), including forklifts and lift trucks.
- Ability to lift up to 70 lbs on a regular basis.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Basic computer and RF scanner experience preferred.
- SAP or warehouse management system experience preferred. #### Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong commitment to workplace safety and safe operating procedures.
- Ability to perform daily equipment inspections and identify safety concerns.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Attention to detail with a focus on inventory accuracy and material tracking.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Basic problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Understanding of good warehousing and inventory control practices.
- Commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
- Willingness to support sustainability initiatives and participate in Behavior Based Safety (BBS) programs. #### Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with Trucks and Trailers.
- Experience using SAP and RF scanning equipment.
- Forklift certification or previous powered industrial truck experience.
- Experience working in manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environments.
- Familiarity with trailer spotting, dock operations, and inventory transfers between facilities.