DC Forklift Operator - Inbound

3M HEALTHCARE; Saraland (AL); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

O'Reilly Auto Parts is seeking a warehouse forklift associate to support our distribution center operations. The role emphasizes safe forklift operation, unloading shipments, and placing freight into correct stocking areas.

Responsibilities include replenishing outbound totes, stocking rack merchandise, and assisting with mezzanine zones while upholding safety standards. Experience with power equipment and basic computer skills is preferred. Bilingual skills are valued to support a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Must work well in a team environment.
• Operating knowledge of fork trucks and power equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED). (Desired)
• 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 safely and unload trucks.
• Move merchandise from trucks to docks and stocking areas.
• Stock rack merchandise and manage surplus locations.
• Set down rack surplus to enable orders and replenishments.
• Train team members and run the DC training program.
• Maintain safety standards and identify unsafe practices.
• Assist with replenishing outbound totes and mezzanine zones.
• Perform miscellaneous tasks with fork trucks.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Fork truck operation

High school diploma

Power equipment experience

Parts warehouse knowledge

Advanced computer skills

Spanish language

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork trucks

Power equipment

Warehouse software (WMS)

Scanner devices

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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 correct stocking areas.
• Stock all rack merchandise and arrange rack surplus from zones in the appropriate manner.
• Set 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.
• Act as a trainer when designated: take ownership of the DC target training program, ensuring that all training is conducted according to schedule, documentation is complete, and new team members receive clear job duties and any departmental or procedural changes.
• 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). (Desired)
• 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).

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.