Forklift Operator

NFI Industries; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Forklift Operator where you will play a crucial role in the efficient movement and management of merchandise. This position offers the opportunity to operate various material handling equipment while ensuring safety and accuracy in inventory control. Ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. With a focus on teamwork and safety, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a warehouse setting. If you're ready to take on new challenges and grow your skills, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 3+ months of forklift experience and knowledge of warehouse equipment.
• Ability to lift/pull 50 lbs and stand/walk for long hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to stack, store, and move merchandise safely.
• Maintain records for inventory control and assist in physical inventories.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Control

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Basic Math Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RF Scanning Equipment

Forklift

Excel

Job description

Overview

The 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

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

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma/GED preferred
2. At least 3 months forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment
3. Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours
4. Must be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction
5. Regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head
6. Walking in the distribution center and around the area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in length
7. 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
8. Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
9. Must be able to get NFI forklift certified
10. 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-610