Forklift Operator II

SUFFOLK, Virginia

Distribution

30209

Job Description

Overview

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within a warehouse environment. The Operator ensures safe and efficient operation of multiple types of forklift equipment and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures. Employees in this position must spend fifty percent or more of their work time operating these forklifts as part of their core job duties.

Responsibilities

Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures

Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols

Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment

Stacks and stores merchandise in designated rack locations

Unloads inbound shipments safely and transports product to assigned storage locations

Pulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipment

Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped

Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner

Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads

Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security

Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed

Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards

Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution

Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management

Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly

Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks

Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Preferred 2 plus years of experience of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment

Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants:

The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Profit Center

PC-91044