Certified Forklift & Fulfillment Specialist

Lowes; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Lowe’s in Columbus, MS is hiring a warehouse associate to pick, stage, inspect, and fulfill customer orders accurately while maintaining clean, safe staging areas. You will operate powered equipment, validate orders, and connect customers with the right associates to ensure excellent service.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and consistency in daily performance, with responsibilities spanning inventory support, audits, and readiness tasks. Basic computer and mobile device use are required.

Qualifications

• 6 months of experience using a computer to input, access, modify, or output information.
• 6 months of experience using common retail technology such as smartphones and tablets.
• Powered Equipment Certification: Counterbalance Forklift, Order Picker, and Narrow Aisle Reach Truck (Required; must be obtained if not already certified).

Responsibilities

• Pick, stage, inspect, and fulfill customer orders accurately and on time, keeping staging areas clean, organized, and safe.
• Deliver excellent service by choosing high quality items, validating orders, answering questions, and connecting customers with the right associates when needed.
• Operate and maintain certification for powered equipment and follow all safety requirements.
• Support inventory accuracy by using the Orders App, maintaining SIMS compliance, and partnering with leadership to resolve short picks.
• Complete administrative, maintenance, and readiness tasks such as audits, order follow-ups, and locker management, while reporting safety or theft concerns promptly.
• Achieve daily job responsibilities with a customer-first mindset with strong communication and teamwork skills.
• May be assigned other duties to support the needs of the business.

Job description

Lowe’s in Columbus, MS is hiring a warehouse associate to pick, stage, inspect, and fulfill customer orders accurately while maintaining clean, safe staging areas. You will operate powered equipment, validate orders, and connect customers with the right associates to ensure excellent service.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and consistency in daily performance, with responsibilities spanning inventory support, audits, and readiness tasks. Basic computer and mobile device use are required.