1st Shift Lift Truck Operator

Furnitureland South, Inc; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Furnitureland South, Inc in Jamestown, NC is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to efficiently store and retrieve products in the warehouse. Responsibilities include operating lift trucks, scanning inventory, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of work areas. Candidates must have a high school diploma and be able to lift heavy items. Certification for lift truck operation is required. This is an onsite position that demands punctuality and teamwork to maintain operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to become Lift Truck certified is necessary.
• Must be capable of working at heights exceeding 30 feet.

Responsibilities

• Complete Daily Lift Truck Operators Inspection Log.
• Scan product to and from locations within the racks.
• Load and unload trucks, and move furniture.

Skills

Lift Truck certification

Ability to work at heights

Physical capability to lift heavy objects

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dolphin scan guns

Lift truck

Hand trucks

Job description

Job Purpose

The Lift Truck Operator’s primary responsibility is to store received product within the racks, utilizing and maximizing the available space, while scanning the product to enable inventory tracking. Associates assigned to operate lift trucks will attend an extensive training course that includes viewing video tapes, a review of the material, and a general knowledge test. After successfully completing the required written portion, on‑job training is initiated and a “Certified Driver” certificate is awarded.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete Daily Lift Truck Operators Inspection Log to maintain proper care and maintenance.
• Ensure safety harness and tether are in proper working condition.
• Push, pull or lift product into available rack.
• Scan product to and from locations within the racks.
• Pull product for shipment or special inspection.
• Cycle scan for inventory verification.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Move furniture by hand truck, cart, or dolly.
• Open and inspect product, with regard to the condition of the carton.
• Place furniture into rows and stage product for shipment.
• Scan barcodes with Dolphin scan guns.
• Dispose of trash/cardboard into baler/compactor.
• Wrap furniture and load product on/off carts for lift trucks.
• Arrive punctually and consistently to work for normally scheduled hours.
• Contribute to team effort by performing various related duties to accomplish needed results.
• Assist in keeping the warehouse and work areas clean and organized.

Working Conditions

This job is an onsite position that operates in a professional work environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment such as scanners, computers, photocopiers and smartphones, as well as doles, hand trucks, baler, and lift truck.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to become Lift Truck certified.
• Capable and comfortable of working at heights exceeding 30 feet.
• Able to push, pull, and lift heavy/large objects for extended periods of time.