Forklift Operator

Company: NFI
Location: Newville
Posted on: November 24, 2022

Job Description:

TheForkliftOperatoris responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The ForkliftOperatoris accountable for the safe and efficient operation of theforkliftand may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own. This position is responsible for operating a sit-down and/or clampforkliftequipment.***$1000 SIGN ON BONUS*** Responsibilities:

• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated warehouse areas using aforklift, clamp, push-pull equipment
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations within warehouse
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment with forklift
• Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards
• Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
• Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security
• Assists in physical inventories, ensures proper stock rotation and conducts cycle counts as requested
• Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge
• Basic safety understanding in operating equipment
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns to management in a timely manner
• Report inventory discrepancies to inventory control team and assists in resolution
• Must be able to complete inspection form prior operating equipment
• Must be able to use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventoryJob Related & Physical Requirements:
  • High School Diploma/GED preferred
  • At least 3 monthsforkliftexperience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment
  • Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.
  • Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction
  • Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
  • Walking in the DC and around the area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in length
  • Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations
  • Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
  • Must be able to get NFIforkliftcertified
  • Must have attention to detail,excellent customer service skills andbasic math skills Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Keywords: NFI, Ellicott City , Forklift Operator, Professions , Newville, Maryland