Forklift Operator

Imperial Distributors, Inc.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Imperial Distributors, Inc. in Worcester, MA is seeking a Forklift Operator to load/unload pallets in a fast-paced warehouse. You will operate stand-up, battery-powered forklifts and use cherry picker/reach trucks to move products.

Responsibilities include performing checks against receiving documents, using RF Scanner and Lydia headset, and maintaining a clean, safe work area. This role may float to other Imperial warehouses and requires adherence to safety trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills – able to use a log in and password and follow simple instructions.
• Previous experience helpful, 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10s and 100s.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift, reach truck, cherry picker, transporter.
• Pick refill and put-away receiving.
• Perform detailed checks against documents.
• Uses RF Scanner and Lydia headset.
• Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• Pallet configuration.
• General bulk area maintenance.
• Meets productivity and accuracy standard.
• Clean work area.
• Follows all module safety trainings/requirements.
• Possible floater to other Imperial warehouses.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Attention to detail

Basic math

Reading Writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Cherry picker

Reach truck

Transporter

RF Scanner

Lydia headset

Job description

Description

Summary:

At Imperial, we sell, distribute, and service General Merchandise, Seasonal Products, and Health/Beauty/Wellness Products to our customers. As a Forklift Operator, you will drive a stand up, battery powered, forklift truck, to load or unload pallets into designed areas through the warehouse. You will utilize either a cherry picker, reach truck, or transporter to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products or pallets. After product is received and processed, it either gets put away in the Bulk area, or into the Pick Mod. Our Forklift Operators accurately transfer our product to ensure customer demands are met.

Schedule: 4 days/week (includes Saturday) 7AM-5:30PM

About Imperial (IDI)

Imperial is a recognized leader in supermarket non-foods distribution and merchandising. For over 85 years, we’ve helped our partners grow smarter and stronger—offering unmatched product selection, customized programs, and expert retail support across health, beauty, wellness, general merchandise categories. IDI supports over 50 regional and independent retail grocery banners with products from major national CPG brands as well as customized private label and seasonal program options.

What sets us apart? Our singular focus is on providing retailers with the value, innovation, and differentiation they need to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace.

Our Mission prioritizes people, embraces change, and fosters growth. And ourVisionis to redefine partnership with a lasting impact on our customers, communities, and the industry. At the center of it all is ouramazing team.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Drive forklift, reach truck, cherry picker, transporter
• Pick refill and put-away receiving
• Perform detailed checks against documents.
• Uses RF Scanner and Lydia headset
• Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction.
• Pallet configuration.
• General bulk area maintenance
• Meets productivity and accuracy standard.
• Clean work area
• Follows all module safety trainings/requirements.
• Possible floater to other Imperial warehouses.
• Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills – requiring able to use a log in and password and follow simple instructions.
• Previous experience helpful, one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

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