Forklift Operator (76099)

Position Summary: Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to transport, store, retrieve, and rotate palletized products throughout the warehouse. Responsible for supporting inventory accuracy, product flow, and warehouse operations while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

- Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to move pallets and materials throughout the warehouse.

- Transport pallets from receiving docks or reserve storage locations to designated areas within the temperature-controlled warehouse.

- Put away, retrieve, rotate, and replenish inventory stored in warehouse reserve racks.

- Use handheld scanning devices and warehouse management systems to accurately track inventory movements and replenishment activities.

- Pull products from inventory and deliver them to production lines as needed.

- Move finished products from production areas to designated storage locations.

- Retrieve finished products from storage and load them onto outbound trailers.

- Unload inbound products and materials from trailers.

- Stack, organize, and rotate merchandise according to inventory management and food safety procedures.

- Utilize warehouse technology and scanning equipment to accurately select, verify, and track products.

- Inspect equipment before operation and report any maintenance or safety concerns.

- Follow all company safety policies, operational procedures, and OSHA regulations.

- Maintain a clean and organized work area by sweeping floors, cleaning spills, disposing of damaged products, and completing rework activities as required.

- Assist with other warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Previous forklift operating experience preferred.

- Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain certification upon hire.

- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and follow safety procedures.

- Basic computer and handheld scanner skills.

- Ability to work in a temperature-controlled warehouse environment.

- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds and perform physical warehouse duties.

- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

- Temperature-controlled warehouse setting.

- Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting.

- Regular operation of forklifts and material-handling equipment.

- Exposure to warehouse traffic, moving machinery, and varying temperatures.