Shipping & Receiving Forklift DriverPosition Summary
The Shipping & Receiving Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, staging, and shipping of bottled water products within a fast-paced warehouse environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are accurate, products meet quality standards, and shipments are delivered on schedule. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and experienced in operating forklifts and RF scanning equipment.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesShipping & Receiving
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Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and shipping containers using a forklift.
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Receive incoming shipments and verify products against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
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Prepare outbound shipments for retail customers, including Walmart, Aldi, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.
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Verify shipping routes and delivery schedules to ensure shipments depart on time.
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Inspect trailers and containers prior to loading to ensure they are clean, safe, and suitable for transport.
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Secure loads to prevent product damage during transportation.
Warehouse Operations
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Stage rows of pallets in designated warehouse locations for efficient loading and inventory flow.
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Transport pallets of bottled water throughout the warehouse using a forklift.
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Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
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Follow warehouse procedures for inventory rotation and product storage.
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Assist with general warehouse duties as needed to support operations.
Order Accuracy
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Use an RF scanner to receive, locate, pick, and verify inventory.
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Check customer orders for accuracy prior to shipment.
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Verify product quantities, pallet counts, and shipping documentation.
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Ensure all shipping paperwork is complete and accurate before trucks depart.
Qualifications
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Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment required.
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Experience in shipping and receiving operations preferred.
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Proficient in using an RF scanner.
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Ability to read shipping documents, packing lists, and warehouse labels.
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Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Reliable attendance and punctuality.
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Basic math and inventory verification skills.
Work Environment
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Fast-paced warehouse and distribution facility.
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Regular exposure to warehouse traffic, forklifts, and loading docks.
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May work inside trailers and shipping containers during loading and unloading operations.
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Must be able to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.
Preferred Skills
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Forklift certification (or ability to become certified).
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Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
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Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures.
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Experience handling palletized consumer packaged goods.
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Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.
Requirements
Physical Requirements
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Frequently bend, twist, reach, squat, and climb.
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Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
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Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
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Perform repetitive movements in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
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Safely operate a forklift for extended periods.
12 hour rotating shifts
6:00am - 6:00pm
6:00pm - 6:00am
$18.00 n hour
EOE
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