First-Shift Forklift-Certified Material Handler

Bob's Discount Furniture; Connecticut; On-site; USD 23,419 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Bob's Discount Furniture is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift at the Taftville, CT distribution center. You will load and unload delivery trucks, stage orders, and help maintain inventory and a safe work environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong organization, OSHA forklift certificate, ability to pass a 250 lb lift test, and flexibility to work weekends/evenings. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• OSHA forklift certification or ability to obtain.
• Must pass lift assessment with 250 lb requirement.
• Flexible schedule including weekends, holidays and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload delivery trucks, utilizing a hand truck as appropriate to ensure incoming deliveries match purchase orders.
• Offload onto the receiving floor to proper staging area.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; record location of inventory.
• Locate materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders.
• Prepare finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

OSHA forklift certificate

Job description

Bob's Discount Furniture is seeking a Material Handler for 1st shift at the Taftville, CT distribution center. You will load and unload delivery trucks, stage orders, and help maintain inventory and a safe work environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, strong organization, OSHA forklift certificate, ability to pass a 250 lb lift test, and flexibility to work weekends/evenings. Prior warehouse experience is preferred, with opportunities for growth.