Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description This role focuses on safely and efficiently handling large metal piping products in a high-volume warehouse environment. The forklift operator works primarily on the loading dock, using sit-down, battery-powered forklifts and RF scanners to pull orders, prepare shipments, and support daily warehouse operations. Responsibilities • Operate sit-down, battery-powered forklifts to load and unload trucks safely and efficiently. • Work primarily on the loading dock handling large metal piping pieces for industrial applications. • Pull orders accurately using an RF scanner and prepare large piping products for shipment. • Lift and move materials weighing 50 pounds or more and palletize products as they arrive at the loading dock. • Shrink wrap materials securely onto pallets and assist with moving pallets into trucks. • Restock the warehouse by manually pulling parts and placing them in designated storage locations. • Prepare and process 20–35 UPS and FedEx orders per day, including packaging and labeling. • Assist walk-in customers picking up parts by locating, pulling, and staging their orders. • Perform shipping and receiving tasks, including loading, unloading, and verifying incoming and outgoing shipments. • Use pallet jacks and other material handling equipment to move products throughout the warehouse. • Perform inventory control activities such as inventory counts and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels. • Conduct wrapping, scanning, and order selection tasks to support production-focused operations. • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including regular cleaning duties throughout the warehouse. • Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating forklifts and handling heavy materials. • Support overall production goals by working efficiently, staying organized, and maintaining a strong work pace. Essential Skills • Minimum 3+ years of experience operating sit-down forklifts in a warehouse or distribution environment. • Minimum 3+ years of experience loading trucks via forklift and performing material handling duties. • Proven experience in a warehouse environment where production and efficiency are key priorities. • Demonstrated experience with order pulling, order selection, and preparing shipments. • Ability to lift and move 50+ pounds regularly and handle products that may weigh several hundred pounds with equipment. • Experience using RF scanners or handheld scan guns for picking, inventory, and shipping tasks. • Hands-on experience with shipping and receiving, packaging, and palletizing materials. • Proficiency in using pallet jacks and other basic material handling equipment. • Experience with inventory control, including inventory counts and cycle counts. • Ability to prepare orders accurately and meet daily shipping targets. • Ability to pack, strap, and shrink wrap pallets securely for shipment. • Fuerte enfoque en mantener un ambiente de trabajo limpio y seguro. • Ética de trabajo confiable con gran actitud y capacidad para trabajar en un entorno centrado en la producción. Habilidades y calificaciones adicionales • Experiencia en manejo de materiales, operaciones de almacén o centros de distribución. • Experiencia trabajando con tuberías metálicas u otros productos industriales pesados. • Comodidad atendiendo a los clientes en persona y brindando un servicio básico de atención al cliente en el mostrador del almacén. • Capacidad de adaptación a nuevos diseños de almacén, sistemas de estanterías y procesos. • Atención al detalle al escanear, etiquetar y preparar paquetes para UPS y FedEx. • Fuertes habilidades organizativas para gestionar múltiples pedidos y tareas durante todo el turno. • Capacidad demostrada para cumplir objetivos de rendimiento y mantener una productividad constante. • Voluntad de asumir la responsabilidad del mantenimiento y la limpieza en un espacio de trabajo compartido. ¿Por qué trabajar aquí? Trabajará en unas instalaciones modernas y luminosas equipadas con nuevos montacargas, nuevos sistemas de estanterías e iluminación de última generación, lo que brindará un ambiente limpio y eficiente.