Forklift Operator - Back Half Day Shift

American Eagle Outfitters; Goodyear (AZ); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters in Goodyear, AZ is seeking a Forklift Operator to support distribution center operations. You will unload, load, warehouse, and stage merchandise using a forklift or manual methods as needed.

Responsibilities include operating a stand-up forklift, replenishing trailers, staging and moving product, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring accurate dispatch of inbound and outbound freight. Previous distribution center experience and good counting skills are desired.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate forklifts.
• Previous distribution center experience.
• Excellent counting skills.
• Manual dexterity.
• Excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations.
• Maintain a safe work environment by efficiently operating mechanical equipment.
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations.
• Accurately sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight.
• Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met.
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Excellent attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Power equipment handling

Job description

YOUR ROLE:

As a Forklift Operator, you're a key player in distribution center operations! Your role includes safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise throughout the distribution center using a mechanical forklift or manual means as needed.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe work environment by efficiently operating mechanical equipment
• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations
• Maintain proper certifications to operate required powered industrial trucks
• Accurately sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
• Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate forklifts
• Previous experience in a distribution center
• Excellent counting skills and attention to detail
• Manual dexterity required
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Bilateral hand coordination, foot coordination and trunk rotation
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department