Forklift Driver Lead

POSITION TITLE: Forklift Driver/Lead

PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to receive, stock and maintain inventory control within the warehouse.

DEPARTMENT: Warehouse 1

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager

HOURS/SCHEDULE: Full-Time,

Monday-Friday Start 7:00am Saturday Start 7:00am

DRESS CODE: Steel toe boots, Cloth Gloves (optional), sweater or light jacket

PAY RATE: $18.00-$20.00

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate riding electric pallet jack, stand up, sit-down and reach forklift
• Pick customer orders for delivery or pick up
• Receive, count, and inspect incoming shipments according to purchase order
• Label products before stocking
• Rotate merchandise accordingly
• Stock and organize products in appropriate locations
• Prepare and maintain products for ripening
• Keep clean and safe working environment
• Properly discard and record spoilage and damages
• Communicate with purchasing department of high/low inventory levels
• Accurate cycle counting
• Enter receiving counts, cycle counts, and inventory controls in distribution software

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Basic math skills
• Ability to operate electric pallet jack
• Ability to operate forklift, stand up, sit down, and reach
• Work in fast paced environment
• Detail oriented
• Basic computer skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift more than 80 lbs
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, and bend for long periods of time
• Work in and out of coolers, 10–40-degree temperature