About this role
The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift in a safe and efficient manner to transport, store, retrieve, and rotate product throughout the warehouse. This position supports inventory accuracy, product replenishment, shipping, receiving, and overall warehouse operations within a temperature-controlled environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Safely operate a traditional forklift to transport pallets to, from, and within the warehouse.
- Put away, replenish, rotate, and retrieve inventory from reserve rack locations.
- Transport pallets from receiving docks to designated storage locations in the warehouse.
- Use handheld scanning devices and warehouse technology 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 delivery trailers.
- Unload products and materials from inbound trailers.
- Stack, organize, and rotate merchandise to maintain proper inventory control and product freshness.
- Ensure inventory is stored in the correct warehouse locations and follows established rotation procedures.
- Inspect equipment before use and report any safety concerns or maintenance issues.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment by sweeping assigned areas, cleaning spills, and reworking damaged product as necessary.
- Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Previous forklift experience preferred; certification is a plus.
- Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment and follow safety procedures.
- Basic computer and handheld scanner proficiency.
- Ability to lift, move, push, and pull products weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment and meet productivity expectations.
Work Environment
- Temperature-controlled warehouse environment.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and operating warehouse equipment.
- May require overtime, weekends, or flexible scheduling based on operational needs.