Job Overview
Join our dynamic warehouse team as a Forklift Operator and Warehouse Worker, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations. This energetic position offers the opportunity to operate various types of heavy equipment, manage inventory, and support shipping and receiving processes. Your expertise will help maintain a safe, organized, and productive warehouse environment, contributing directly to our company's success. We value motivated individuals who thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to develop their skills in warehouse management and equipment operation.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate forklifts, reach trucks, clamp trucks, Hi-Lo forklifts, pallet jacks, and other heavy equipment to load, unload, move, and organize materials throughout the warehouse.
- Conduct routine inspections and minor repairs on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety compliance.
- Assist with order picking using various systems such as warehouse management system (WMS) and <PERSON> picker tools to fulfill customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Manage shipping and receiving tasks by verifying inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring proper documentation, and maintaining accurate records.
- Support warehouse distribution activities by organizing inventory on pallets, racks, or shelves while adhering to safety standards outlined by OSHA regulations.
- Collaborate with warehouse supervisors to optimize storage solutions and improve overall warehouse workflow.
- Perform heavy lifting tasks safely while maintaining proper ergonomic practices; utilize pallet jacks and other handling equipment for materials movement.
Qualifications
- Proven experience operating forklifts (including reach trucks, clamp trucks, Hi-Lo) and heavy equipment within a warehouse setting.
- Strong knowledge of warehouse management systems (WMS), order picking procedures, shipping & receiving protocols, and materials handling techniques.
- Mechanical knowledge for basic equipment repair and troubleshooting is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards related to forklift operation and warehouse safety practices.
- Ability to perform basic math calculations for inventory counts, measurements, or weight assessments.
- Prior experience in warehouse management or supervision is a plus but not required; enthusiasm for learning is essential.
- Valid certification for forklift operation is preferred; ongoing training opportunities are available for growth. Join us in creating an efficient warehouse environment where safety meets productivity! We’re committed to supporting your professional development while ensuring you work in a positive, energetic atmosphere that values your contributions every step of the way.
Pay: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
