Forklift Driver

General: The Forklift/reach truck driver in shipping is responsible for pulling orders for shipping.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Pull large orders for shipping area—mainly full pallets and all heights on shelving
• Must be able to count, weight or measure incoming or outgoing product to compare identifying information and variety against pick list, oral instructions, orders or other records.
• Must be able to effectively use manual means (push cart, pallet jack) and /or motorized handling equipment to process customer orders.
• Must be certified or become certified in the use of all motorized handling equipment.
• Must be able to effectively use RF scanner to process customer orders.
• Must be consistently meet or exceed productivity and quality standards as specified in the department’s productivity/ quality standards.
• Must be able to understand and execute basic Sap Transactions using the RF Scanner.
• Inspect /examine all material/shipments for quality issues, overages or shortages. Report finding to supervisor: takes corrective action as required.
• Selects product and processes orders accurately as instructed manually and by computerized warehouse management operating system SAP.
• Maintain assigned picking aisles as assigned.
• Ensure that product staged and stored is placed in safe areas and at safe height as directed by management team.
• Follow all safety procedure specifically with regards to the proper handling of hazardous materials, taking care to work within warehouse safety guidelines.
• Conduct inspections of assigned areas and maintains cleanliness of work areas.
• Actively participate in process improvement initiatives as required.
• Actively participate in general housekeeping activities
• Responsible for putting the new product/ outlet/damage aerosol into the warehouse.
• Organize pallets at the warehouse and returns area.
• Maintain daily forklift sheets.
• Make sure warehouse is organized and clean throughout
• Assist with periodic physical inventory activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating motorized or non-motorized materials. For example forklift, pallet jack, reach truck, and cherry pickers.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Able to operate an RF gun for picking and receiving.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to stand continuously for up to 8 hours daily.
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 20 lbs., frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs. and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 lbs.
• PC experience a plus.
• Must have good hand/eye coordination.
• Will be required to work overtime as asked per department’s needs.