Forklift Operator

Job Description – FORKLIFT OPERATOR )

Job Number:

Primary

Location:

United States-Florida-Pensacola

Organization:
Southeast Distribution Center

Pay Range: 20.61

Operates a forklift and other material handling equipment in the receipt warehousing and shipping of stock and supplies.

• Operates forklift capable of lifting up to 10,000 pounds as high as 168 inches to move, load or unload, transfer, transport, stack or unstack palletized goods, boxes, crates, merchandise, materials and supplies from one location to another.
• Selects for shipment or transfer designated stock by proceeding to the area, finding stock and verifying information shown on the shipping or transferring document against that on stock tags or bin bags; determines from which stack or bin items are to be removed, removes stock assuring that proper quantity and nomenclature of selected stock agree with information contained on the document.
• Moves items selected to a designated location.
• Receives merchandise, supplies and equipment from vendors or manufacturers by unloading trucks, vans, freight cars; moves items by handcart, conveyor or similar conveyances; checks items against receiving documents, makes notations on the same and reports discrepancies to the supervisor.
• Places identified stock in appropriate temporary or permanent storage locations according to specific oral or written instructions and established methods.
• May sign for merchandise received.
• Warehouses palletized or bulk stock according to specified locations, restacks and straightens warehouse items, sorts out bad containers and periodically checks bays and bins for mixed stock or incorrect locations, corrects or notifies supervisor of problems.
• Assists in taking inventories by determining quantities on hand.
• May operate the forklift to load vans for shipment overseas, including checking, weighing, arranging, and selecting merchandise following established methods and procedures.
• Works under the general supervision of a designated supervisor who makes assignments and issues instructions relating to the warehousing operations.
• Work is checked while in progress for the arrangement of materials moved and upon completion for compliance with instructions.

Uses moderate physical effort while performing the various maneuvers involved in the operation of the forklift truck. Performs work on hard surfaces that requires standing, stooping and bending in a tiring and uncomfortable position. May lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.

Normally works inside and outside in cold, damp, drafty and hot areas. Is subject to injury from falling objects, collisions, shifting loads and overturning of the truck.

Associate must receive Hazardous Material (Haz Mat) training within 90 days of hire per Department of Transportation regulations.

One year of experience performing warehousing related duties such as receiving, storing, issuing, shipping, operation of manual material movement equipment, etc. or similar work that provided the knowledge and skills to perform the duties of the position.

One year of high school education may be substituted for 3 months of general experience up to a High School Diploma or GED for one year of general experience.

One year of experience including work that demonstrated the ability to operate a forklift and other material handling equipment in the receipt, warehousing and shipping of stock and supplies.

Uses moderate physical effort while performing the various maneuvers involved in the operation of the forklift truck. Performs work on hard surfaces that requires standing, stooping and bending in a tiring and uncomfortable position. May lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds with assistance.