Forklift Driver (3rd Shift)

freshexpress; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshexpress in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to move materials using forklift, pallet jack, and walking pallet tugs. You will receive, load, and store products, rotate stock, and ensure proper documentation and procedures are followed.

Candidates must be able to lift up to 70 pounds, work in cold environments (34°F), stand for long periods, and operate PIT equipment certified. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Ability to manually lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to lift boxes up to 20 pounds from pallet height.
• Carry boxes weighing up to 20 pounds over short distances.
• Operate forklift or pallet jack for loading/unloading over short distances.
• Constant standing on cement with occasional uneven surfaces.
• Frequent walking on cement and occasional uneven surfaces.
• Frequent overhead reaching to stack product.
• Bend, stoop, and squat as required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect PIT equipment for defects before/after use and submit inspection reports.
• Operate equipment safely to complete all job functions.
• Use Vocollect Hands Free to receive, load, and fill orders for shipping.
• Manually lift and stack boxes onto pallets with care.
• Maintain high attention to detail and accuracy in duties.
• Stretch wrap product on pallets for shipping.
• Transport product using forklift or pallet jack to trailers.
• Lift pallets from stacks and place on floor as needed.
• Report damaged cases and discrepancies to supervisor.
• Assist in warehouse maintenance and trailer cleanup.
• Maintain proper certification to operate power equipment.
• Use Vocollect Hands Free to receive/put product away across warehouses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Heavy lifting

Safety awareness

Forklift operation

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

Education

Forklift Certified

Tools

Vocollect Hands Free

Job description

The Forklift Operator associate may be asked to perform shipping, receiving, or inventory functions as needed. Generally, this position is responsible for using a forklift, walker or hand jack to move materials within the warehouse, which may include raw product, dry goods, or finished goods. This position is responsible for following proper procedures for product rotation and flow through the warehouse. The incumbent is also responsible for all documents and procedures required for this function.

Job Function Statements Essential Functions:

• Inspect equipment for defects before and after use and submit vehicle inspection report on all PIT equipment used during their shift.
• Operate equipment in a safe, controlled manner to complete all job functions.
• Use "Vocollect Hands Free" equipment to receive, load, and fill the order accurately in preparation for prompt shipping or dispensing to individual customers.
• Manually lift and stack boxes of finished product on order and place product onto a pallet carefully while identifying information and quantities.
• High degree of attention to detail and accuracy required to perform job function.
• Manually stretch wrap product stacked on a pallet for shipping.
• Operate electric forklift or pallet jack to transport product in warehouse to trailer.
• Manually lift pallet from stack and place on the floor as required.
• Report damaged cases and case discrepancies to supervisor.
• Assist in general maintenance and cleanup of warehouse and trailers.
• Must maintain proper certification to operate power equipment.
• Use "Vocollect Hands Free" equipment to receive and put product away throughout the various warehouses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Manually lift up to 70 pounds from 92 inches or below to floor level.
• Manually lift boxes of product weighing up to 20 pounds from 5 inches (pallet) up to 92 inches.
• Carry boxes of product weighing up to 20 pounds short distances.
• Operate electric forklift or pallet jack to push and pull loaded skids or product a distance or approximately 100 200 feet with 20 75 pounds of force.
• Constant standing on cement and occasional standing on uneven surfaces of trailer floor.
• Frequent walking short to moderate distances on cement and occasional walking on uneven surfaces of trailer floor.
• Constant forward reaching.
• Constant grasping and handling electric forklift handle.

• Constant grasping and lifting of boxes of product (1 to 8 boxes at a time).
• Frequent overhead reaching to height of 92 inches to manually stack product inside of trailer.
• Frequent bending, stooping and squatting.
• Occasional twisting of lumbar spine.
• Occasional statically holding of arms in overhead position to secure and stretch wrap product.
• The maximum weight required to lift in this area is 70 pounds which classifies this job as Heavy by the Department of Labor and Industry (pallet weight 70 pounds).
• Must be able to work in cold (34 degrees F) and wet environment.

Other Desired Qualifications/Skills:

Bilingual English/Spanish

Experience:

Not Applicable

Education/Training:

Forklift Certified (a plus)