Forklift Operator

Mike Hudson Dist; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Mike Hudson Dist is seeking a forklift operator to move pallets and manage storage in a Florida warehouse. You will operate stand-up, high-reach, and sit-down forklifts to place pallets in racks up to 46 feet high, load/unload trailers, and replenish stock while upholding safety standards.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or GED and at least 2 years of forklift experience, with the ability to pass a forklift exam and work well within a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a forklift operating exam.
• Team player who collaborates across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up, high-reach, or sit-down forklifts to place pallets into warehouse racks up to 46 feet high.
• Pick, sort, and replenish product from upper racks to front pick bins.
• Unload product from trailers and move with pallet jacks as needed.
• Move product from receiving dock to proper storage areas.
• Maintain safe handling procedures and monitor product quality during movements.
• Replenish from upper racks to lower pick bins in cooler areas.
• Break down pallets on the receiving dock and keep docks clean.
• Record daily actions using RF Scan Gun.

Job description

Position Summary: The forklift operator is responsible for putting away, dropping down, and rotating full pallets of stock through the warehouse inventory reserve racks using a stand-up or sit-down forklift.

What you’ll do:

• Maneuver Stand-Up, High Reach, or Sit-Down Forklift to put away or let down pallets into warehouse racks up to 46 feet high.
• Picks/sorts and replenishes product from upper racks to front pick bins.
• Unloads product from trailers using forklift trucks and powered riding pallet jacks.
• Manually moves product from receiving dock to proper storage location.
• Monitors and enforces safe product handling procedures.
• Replenishes product from upper storage rack to lower pick bins within cooler.
• Monitors product quality as product is being moved.
• Breaks down pallets on receiving dock.
• Maintains cleanliness (sweep, mop, restack pallets) of receiving docks and pick bin area.
• Cleans and charges forklift at the end of shift.
• Record daily actions by use of RF Scan Gun

About you:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2+ years of forklift experience.
• Team player who works productively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to pass a forklift operating exam.
• Warehouse/distribution facility experience preferred.

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