Second Shift Forklift Operator

Position****Overview

We are seeking a dependable and safety focused Second Shift Forklift Operator to support daily warehouse operations. In this role, you will be responsible for moving, storing, and handling inventory using powered industrial equipment while ensuring accuracy in receiving, storage, and shipping activities. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working efficiently in a fast-moving distribution environment.

Reporting****Relationship: Senior Supervisor / Lead Forklift Operator

Key****Duties:

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport inventory throughout the facility.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify product quantities and condition against shipping documentation.
• Load outbound freight according to customer and carrier requirements.
• Place inventory in assigned storage locations while maintaining warehouse organization standards.
• Assemble customer orders, including mixed-pallet selections when required.
• Utilize handheld RF devices and warehouse management systems to record product movement and transactions.
• Investigate and report damaged products, shortages, overages, or discrepancies.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns.
• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts and location audits.
• Prepare outbound shipments by wrapping, securing, labeling, and staging pallets.Follow established safety procedures and maintain compliance with warehouse operating standards.
• Support general warehouse functions and perform additional responsibilities as business needs dictate

Preferred****Qualifications:

• Previous forklift experience in a warehouse, logistics, or distribution setting.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Experience with BlueYonder preferred
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic arithmetic skills for counting and inventory verification.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks with limited supervision.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.

Physical****Requirements:

Candidates must be able to:

• Frequently stand and move throughout the work shift.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull items weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Perform occasional bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, and kneeling.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment for extended periods.

Work****Conditions

This position is based within a distribution and warehouse environment and may involve:

• Interaction with powered industrial equipment and moving inventory.
• Exposure to varying noise levels typical of warehouse operations.
• Working both inside warehouse facilities and outdoors when necessary.
• Temperature fluctuations influenced by seasonal weather conditions.
• Periodic physical labor and repetitive movement.
• Working alongside team members in a shared operational workspace.

WhatSuccessLooks****Like

*Successfulteammembersconsistentlydemonstratesafework*habits,maintaininventory*accuracy,contributetooperationalefficiency,andsupportthetimelymovementofproductsthroughoutthesupply*chain.

EEO STATEMENT

Findlay Tall Timbers Distribution Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected category.