Forklift Operator-Warehouse Associate III

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate the forklift to load and unload containers from local delivery and inter-franchise drivers, new container inventory, repositioning and customer access; load trucks for first route & stage IF and access

• Follow AM SOP by printing routes & pulling ancillary when assigned

• Assist Market Manager with routing

• Insure that all full containers staged outside during the day are returned to the warehouse each night

• Maintain PODHUNTER

• Fuel forklift, complete daily forklift inspection reports and maintain those records onsite; notify manager of needed repairs

• Assist with ensuring a safe and clean working environment, inside and out, for assigned facility

• Print and time-stamp all waybills; may scan and upload contracts, addendums and other documents

• When required, repair damaged containers

• Maintain contact with drivers as needed, assisting them with their daily routes

• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education & Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent

• 4-6 years storage center experience preferred

• Previous forklift experience required

• Ability to obtain Forklift Driver Certification

• Possess basic computer skills i.e. data entry and knowledge of Microsoft Office

• Possess math skills sufficient to perform required duties

• Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to frequently remain in stationary position for operating forklift

• Ability to frequently ascend/descend cab of forklift using three points of contact

• Ability to occasionally move boxes weighting up to 50 lbs

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus; strong sense of spatial relations and negotiate tight spaces.

• Ability to frequently write, use computer, operate forklift, use handheld device and manipulate documents

• Ability to frequently communicate and exchange information with manager, co-workers and customers