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SalaryYOUR ROLE:
As a Forklift Operator, you're a key player in distribution center operations! Your role includes safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise throughout the distribution center using a mechanical forklift or manual means as needed.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure a safe work environment by efficiently operating mechanical equipment
- Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations
- Maintain proper certifications to operate required powered industrial trucks
- Accurately sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight
- Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
- Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met
- Be open to performing other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to operate forklifts
- Previous experience in a distribution center
- Excellent counting skills and attention to detail
- Manual dexterity required
- Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for up to 12 hours at a time
- Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
- Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
- Bilateral hand coordination, foot coordination and trunk rotation
- Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
- Lift up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department
WE OFFER SEVERAL SHIFT OPTIONS INCLUDING:
- Weekday Daylight 5:30 am - 3:30 pm (Monday - Thursday)
- Weekday Evening 4:30 pm - 2:30 am (Monday - Thursday)
- Weekend Day 5:00 am - 5:00 pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
- Weekend Evening 5:00 pm - 5:00 am (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
American Eagle - We're an American jeans and apparel brand that's true in everything we do. Rooted in authenticity, powered by positivity, and inspired by our community – we welcome all and believe that putting on a really great pair of #AEjeans gives you the freedom to be true to you. Because when you're at your best, you put good vibes out there, and get good things back in return. AE. True to you.
American Eagle Outfitters® (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle® and Aerie® brands.
The company operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 200 international locations operated by licensees in 24 countries.
AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.
Job Identification 343
Job Category Distribution Center
Posting Date 2024-01-19
Job Schedule Full time
Locations Ottawa, KS, United States
