Forklift Operator II

NFI; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Forklift Operator II in Commerce City, Colorado to move, stack, and count merchandise while upholding safety and productivity. This role requires spending fifty percent or more of time operating forklifts and may include order filling or checking duties.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED (preferred), 2+ years forklift experience, and must obtain NFI forklift certification. Emphasis on accuracy, attention to detail, basic math, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience preferred (2+ years).
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service and basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Complete pre-operation inspection forms.
• Stack and store merchandise in designated racks.
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage.
• Pull, stage, and prepare products for outbound shipment.
• Verify quantities and product types for shipments.
• Perform accurate order picking.
• Move product into trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintain documentation to support inventory accuracy.
• Assist with physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Report inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team.
• Use RF scanning devices for inventory management.
• Report safety concerns promptly.
• Demonstrate basic Excel and computer proficiency.
• Other duties as required by management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Equipment safety awareness

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification (NFI)

Tools

RF scanning devices

Basic Excel

Job description

Overview

The Forklift Operator II is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within a warehouse environment. The Operator ensures safe and efficient operation of multiple types of forklift equipment and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures. Employees in this position must spend fifty percent or more of their work time operating these forklifts as part of their core job duties.

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 rack locations
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and transports product to assigned storage locations
• Pulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipment
• 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 2 plus years of experience 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

The base hourly pay rate for this posting is $25.90. The base hourly pay range is a guideline to provide our employees with market competitive pay, while allowing for flexibility to recognize and reward various levels of expertise, performance and tenure. The range listed is just one component of NFI's total compensation package for employees.

Benefits

• Employees are also eligible for company benefits, which include Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (Sick Leave/Vacation Time), and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.

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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