DC Forklift Operator - Inbound

Ozark Automotive Distributors, Inc.; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer contributions

Tuition assistance

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts in the United States (Mississippi, Horn Lake) is seeking a forklift operator to unload trucks, move freight within the distribution center, and stock merchandise. You will work safely, follow procedures, and assist with training new team members while maintaining mezzanine zones and replenishing outbound totes.

The role requires teamwork, forklift and power equipment experience, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• Must work well in a team environment.
• Operating knowledge of fork trucks and power equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience operating various types of power equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of parts lines in warehouse and surplus merchandise locations.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired).

Responsibilities

• Operate fork trucks in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while unloading trucks and moving freight within the DC.
• Move incoming merchandise from truck to dock, and dock to stocking areas.
• Stock rack merchandise and arrange surplus from zones.
• Set down rack surplus for zones so orders can be filled and replenishments made.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks that require a fork truck.
• Replenish outbound totes as needed.
• Assist with maintaining mezzanine zones.
• Maintain safety standards and identify unsafe practices.
• Train new team members and conduct training per schedule.
• Explain job duties and changes to team members.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team player

Advanced computer skills

Multilingual (Spanish desirable)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Operate fork trucks in a safe, efficient, and effective manner while unloading trucks and moving freight within the DC.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for moving incoming merchandise from truck to dock, and dock to correct stocking areas.
• Responsible for stocking all rack merchandise and arranging rack surplus from zones in the appropriate manner.
• Responsible for setting down rack surplus for zones so orders can be filled and replenishments can be made to stocking locations.
• Perform any miscellaneous tasks that require a fork truck.
• Replenish outbound totes as needed, where applicable.
• Assist with maintaining mezzanine zones.
• Maintain safety standards while operating and identify unsafe practices and situations.
• Team members with experience may be designated as trainers.
• As a trainer, take ownership of the DC target training program ensuring that all training is conducted according to schedule, and that all documentation is complete.
• Explain specific job duties and functions to help ensure success of new team members, as well as to convey any departmental or procedural changes to existing team members.
• All other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must work well in a team environment.
• Operating knowledge of fork trucks and power equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Experience operating various types of power equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of parts lines in warehouse and surplus merchandise locations.
• Advanced computer skills.
• Fluency in multiple languages (Spanish is highly desired).

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions
• Starting Day One Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer.

The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [e-mail] or call [phone] option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Your first job at O’Reilly Auto Parts is just the beginning! From a comprehensive benefits and compensation package to a rewarding and positive work environment, your leaders will support you and foster your development so you can grow with the company. Our promote-from-within philosophy means our top leaders worked their way up – and you can, too. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and history at oreillyauto.com/careers.