Forklift Operator I

NFI; Florida; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

NFI seeks a dependable Forklift Operator I to safely move, stack, and count merchandise in its Florida warehouse. You will operate forklifts and related equipment, ensuring accuracy and productivity while following safety procedures.

This role requires basic math, attention to detail, and the ability to work with team members. Training and NFI forklift certification are provided to succeed in this position.

Formación

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months forklift operation experience and/or warehouse equipment experience.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies.

Responsabilidades

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete pre-operation inspection forms for equipment.
• Stack and store merchandise using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment.
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment per requirements.
• Verify correct quantity and product type for loading and shipping.
• Perform order picking accurately and timely.
• Move product from staging areas into trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintain documentation to support inventory accuracy and security.
• Assist with physical inventory and cycle counts as directed.
• Use RF scanning devices to support inventory management.
• Report safety concerns or incidents to management promptly.
• Demonstrate basic Excel and general computer proficiency.

Conocimientos

Forklift operation

Basic math

Customer service

Excel basics

RF scanning

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

RF scanners

Warehouse equipment

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures


• Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols


• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment


• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment


• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations


• Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements


• Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped


• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner


• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads


• Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security


• Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed


• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards


• Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution


• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management


• Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly


• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks


• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred


• Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment


• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy


• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies

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

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