The Perishable Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for operating and handling equipment for the purpose of moving, loading, unloading, picking and counting merchandise in accordance with production standards. 

 

Key Responsibilities: 

Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations 

Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas 

Load, unload, move, stock and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck or other power equipment 

Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded 

Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy 

Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards 

Report quality variances 

Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion 

Ensure proper stock rotation and assist in physical inventories 

Perform additional duties as assigned by management 

 

Key Requirements: 

Must be 18 years of age or older 

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Six months of warehouse and/or inventory experience 

Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program is required within the first 30 days of employment 

Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules 

Ability to use automated inventory control equipment 

Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools 

Ability to load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 100 pounds 

Ability to mount and dismount forklift through the duration of the shift which requires bending, stretching, stepping, reaching, climbing and stooping 

Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift 

Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude 

Ability to function as a team member and get along with others