Forklift Operator

NFI; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Forklift Operator for seasonal employment in Kutztown. The role involves operating forklifts, inventory management, and ensuring safe equipment operation. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 months of experience and must be able to work various shifts, demonstrating strong attention to detail and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• At least 3 months of forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment.
• Ability to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction.
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to stack and store merchandise safely.
• Unload inbound shipments and prepare products for shipment.
• Conduct cycle counts and assist in inventory management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Basic math skills

Excel knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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Overview

The Seasonal

Overview

The Seasonal Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own. This position is responsible for operating a sit-down and/or clamp forklift equipment.

Responsibilities

• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull equipment
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment
• Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards
• Moves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
• Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security
• Assists in physical inventories
• Ensures proper stock rotation
• Conducts cycle counts as requested
• Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge
• Basic safety understanding in operating equipment
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns to management in a timely manner
• Report inventory discrepancies to inventory control team and assists in resolution
• Must be able to complete inspection form prior operating equipment
• Must be able to use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• At least 3 months forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
• Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction
• Regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head
• Walking in the distribution center and around area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in length
• Should be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitations
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed
• Must be able to get NFI forklift certified
• Must have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and basic math skills
  
  

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

LA County Applicants: The Company will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.

Profit Center

PC-338

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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