Forklift Operator
3122
Memphis, TN, USA
Work Schedule
2nd Shift (Afternoon/Evening)
Shift/Pay Information
Pay: $19.50 per hour + $0.55 Shift Differential
Shift: Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm
Location: E. Holmes Road, Memphis, TN
Job Description
Position Summary
The Forklift Operator I is primarily responsible for safely operating basic powered material handling equipment including Sit-Down/Stand Up Forklift and Electric Pallet Jack for the purpose of product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. This position is responsible for product safety, quality, legality and integrity.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Loading and unloading of pallets and cases from trucks and conveyor lines, by hand or equipment
- Safely loading/unloading, transporting, and stacking materials using forklifts
- Sorting and building products to pallets to ensure compliance with customer expectations
- Use machinery to apply shrink wrap to pallet
- Quality control to ensure accuracy of all transactions
- Performing daily equipment inspections for maintenance
- Maintain accuracy of storage locations by performing daily cycle counts and routine inventory maintenance tasks
- Perform other distribution work functions as needed due to business volume and need
- Adhering to strict OSHA safety rules
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Ability to operate powered basic material handling equipment, i.e. electric pallet jack and Stand-up/Sit down forklift
- Must meet all PPE requirements
- Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and coordination
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Customer service driven
- Strong team player
