Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Fresh Express; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Warehouse Associate to operate forklifts or hand jacks, pick and load orders via the Voice system, and ensure accurate and timely workflow through the warehouse.

The role emphasizes safety, SOP adherence, teamwork with supervisors, QA, and dock areas, with experience in Voice picking and cold environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Polish.
• Forklift certification strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma highly desirable.
• Food industry experience a plus.
• Experience in a Voice picking environment.
• Experience in cold environment.
• Minimum one year forklift/warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect powered jacks/powered trucks for operating conditions and safety.
• Operate powered jacks/powered trucks.
• Follow SOPs, safety and Fresh Express policies.
• Ensure accurate, timely workflow for all assignments.
• Complete all required documentation for the function.
• Maintain clean and orderly dock and warehouse areas.
• Communicate with supervisors, clerks, production and QA as needed.
• Load orders and ensure readiness for shipment using Voice system.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Forklift operation

Voice system proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for operating a forklift, walker or hand jack to move materials within the warehouse, which may include raw product, dry goods, or finished goods. This position is responsible for following proper procedures for product rotation and flow through the warehouse.

The incumbent is also responsible for all documents and procedures required for this function. He or she will also perform the task of picking and loading all orders via the Voice system. Utilization of this system is designed to limit discrepancies making their way to the customer. Incumbent will be proficient in the usage and troubleshooting of the Voice system to achieve this goal.

The Warehouse Associate will be asked to maintain a safe level of speed when picking the assigned orders. The Warehouse Associate will be asked to either stage the order in an assignment area on the warehouse floor or to load the order directly into an assigned trailer.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspect powered jacks/powered trucks for operating conditions and safety
• Operation of powered jacks/powered trucks
• Compliance to SOP's, Safety, and all other Fresh Express policies
• Accurate, timely and efficient workflow for all assignments
• Perform all documentation required for function being performed
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including all dock areas, raw and finished coolers
• Communicate with assistant/supervisors, clerks, production, and QA as needed
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness
• Perform other duties as required or assigned
• Use Voice system to pick and load orders

Requirements

• Must be able to work weekends and holidays
• Must possess basic math skills
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Polish
• Forklift certification strongly preferred
• High School Diploma highly desirable
• Food industry experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
• Experience meeting or exceeding high internal/external customer expectations
• Past experience working in a Voice order picking environment
• Past experience working in a cold environment
• Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction
• Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of one year forklift experience, one year warehouse, or one year working in a cold environment.

Other Information

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.