Forklift Operator

Position Summary

The position is responsible to accurately, consistently and safely follow directions involved in receiving, storing, retrieving, picking, loading and shipping materials from the 1501 N. 10th Street.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates various pieces of warehouse equipment including daily maintenance and inspection.
• Maintains inventory control records over every product movement – receipts, shipments, transfers within the warehouse from one location to another.
• Accurately identifies and receives product into inventory locations.
• Accurately identifies product to be picked from a pick list.
• Accurately picks, packs, palletizes, wraps and tags orders.
• Accurately returns product to proper inventory locations.
• Moves and stacks ware for the purpose of conducting physical inventory.
• Assists in physical inventory and cycle counting as directed.
• Observes safe product handling techniques.
• Performs cleaning and maintenance duties as directed.
• Loads or unloads trucks or trailers from other facilities or vendors.
• Operates all equipment in a safe and professional manner, while completing tasks on a timely basis.
• Keeps work area clean and well organized and assists in keeping entire facility in the same condition.
• Works within the guidelines of ISO and EHS.
• Understand DWK Quality Policy and relevant Quality Objectives.
• Recognize his/her contribution to the effectiveness of the OPS including the benefits of improved performance.
• Comprehend the impact or effect of not conforming with OPS.
• Observes all safety precautions, rules, and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Two (2) years experience driving various types of forklift equipment in fast-paced, high volume warehouse preferred.
• Familiar with warehouse operations: receiving, shipping, stock storing & retrieval and associated paperwork.

Skills

• Good written and verbal communication.
• Basic reading and math skills.
• Ability to work in a team based environment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions/procedures.

Work Environment / Conditions / Physical Demands

Ability to physically pick stock from floor rack locations, lifting heavy boxes (approx max wt 70+/- lbs.) and pallets on a continuous daily basis.