Forklift Operator

Crate and Barrel; Wilmer (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel is seeking a Forklift Operator to efficiently move furniture and houseware in our distribution center. You will operate forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers to stock and retrieve merchandise while maintaining safety and accuracy.

The role emphasizes teamwork, good communication, and adherence to company policies. You will participate in routine equipment servicing, uphold loss prevention guidelines, and rotate through departments to meet daily productivity targets,

Qualifications

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment.
• Basic English language proficiency.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Uses materials handling equipment to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise stored on various levels throughout the warehouse/crossdock.
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities.
• Performs safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift.
• Maintains accurate inventory and reports any discrepancies.
• Performs routine equipment servicing including charging batteries, refueling, and safety checks.
• Cleans up and disposes of boxes and pallets; maintains general housekeeping of facility and product line areas.
• Rotates through departments to meet business demands.
• Participates in ongoing training on technology upgrades and new systems.
• Performs all tasks assigned by leadership to achieve daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety consciousness

English proficiency

Tools

Forklift

Reach truck

Stock picker

Job description

As a vital member of our team, the Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the efficient movement of furniture and/or houseware products. You'll expertly utilize material handling equipment (including forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers) to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and precisely position merchandise throughout our dynamic distribution center. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is deeply committed to safety and passionate about delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

A day in the life as a Forklift Operator...

• Uses materials handling equipment to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise or materials stored on various levels throughout the warehouse/crossdock
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities
• Performs safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift
• Maintains accurate inventory and reports any discrepancies
• Performs all routine equipment servicing including, but not limited to attaching a battery charger, replenishing fuel, and checking for safety of operations
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What you'll bring to the table...

• Basic English Language proficiency
• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment