Forklift Operator

SpartanNash; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to delivering essential food solutions. As a forklift operator, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our supply chain. This position involves safely moving and managing products while adhering to strict safety protocols. With a strong commitment to a People First culture, this innovative firm offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to contribute to a team that values your skills and development, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Total Rewards Package

Opportunities for Development

Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Certification may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move, load, unload, and stack merchandise.
• Pull and stage orders for delivery and maintain equipment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Basic Technical Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say, “I can’t live without them.”

Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s People First culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!

Location:

1133 Kingwood Avenue - Norfolk, Virginia 23502

Job Description:

SCHEDULE: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday 7:30am – 6:30pm

Position Summary:

Responsible to operate a forklift to move, load, unload, relocate and stack merchandise. Responsible for pulling and staging orders for deliver; unload inbound and load outbound shipments and move products to dispersing trailers. Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and maintain facility's equipment in a neat, clean, and orderly manner.

Education:

High School Diploma

Experience:

Minimum 2 years relevant experience
Certification may be preferred

Responsibilities:

• Basic technical skills
• Take direction
• Work under close supervision
• Clearly defined standard operating procedures
• Communicate with team members

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must frequently sit, walk and stand, use hands to handle, grasp, and twist objects, tools, or controls, and use both feet for repetitive movements as in operating foot controls. Must frequently walk, talk, crouch, kneel, bend, stoop, twist, and reach with the hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 75 pounds with assistance as needed. While performing the duties of this position, employees are subject to a warehouse environment and may frequently be exposed to changes in temperature and humidity based on assignment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Employees must be able to work weekends, holidays, days and night hours, and overtime as necessary and as assigned, and must be able to work in the condition specified for 8-10 hours shift as assigned. Travel requirements vary by assignment.

As part of our People First culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package .

SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.

We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.