
Posted 20 days ago
Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
WashingtonOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Retrieves, moves, and stacks merchandise in a warehouse using forklifts and material handling equipment; picks and packs orders, unloads inbound shipments, stages outbound loads, maintains inventory, and follows the 5S program to keep the work area clean and organized.
About this role
This position is responsible for retrieving, moving, and stacking merchandise. Loads, unloads, moves, stacks, and stages product using material handling equipment which may include use of forklifts. Picks and Packs orders throughout the warehouse. Documents and maintains inventory, and ensures production area organization and cleanliness. Maintains equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Uses a computer in daily work activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Uses a computer based WMS to enter data and to check on product status and enter shipment information.
- Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations.
- Picking and packing, pallet building, and light assembly.
- Efficiently stacks and stores the merchandise in the appropriate areas.
- Performs labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking assistance as needed.
- Creates bill of ladings and manifests for different carriers.
- Prepares and stages skids for outbound shipments using different carriers.
- Efficiently moves product from staging and/or storage areas into outbound trucks and trailers.
- Preserves safe and clean work environment by following FIDELITONE Standardized 5S Program.
- Removes trash, as directed, when product is unwrapped, assembled, etc.
- Other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities
- Certified forklift driver (stand up/sit down) or willing to learn, as needed.
- Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within warehouse industry. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
- Must be able to read, write, comprehend and speak English.
- Basic knowledge of computer systems required. Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word knowledge preferred.
- The ability to perform functions with minimal direction with emphasis on safety.
- Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly with great attention to detail.
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Ability to adapt to change in the workplace and shift priorities easily.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- High school diploma or its equivalent and 1-2 years of related experience is preferred.
- Warehouse Management Systems experience helpful.
Skills
5S ProgramBill Of Lading CreationExcelForklift OperationInventory DocumentationLabelingMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordPackingPallet BuildingRepackingShipment ManifestingSortingWMS (Warehouse Management System)Wrapping
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