Forklift Operator in Training - 3rd Shift

Shoe Carnival; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Forklift Operator in Training for the 3rd shift. This role offers the opportunity to learn essential skills and techniques for operating Forklifts, Reach Trucks, and Order Pickers within a distribution center. As you train alongside an experienced operator, you’ll gain hands-on experience in stocking and retrieving merchandise, ensuring a smooth operation in a dynamic environment. If you are looking for a physically engaging job that offers growth potential and the chance to be part of a dedicated team, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 pounds occasionally and 50 pounds frequently.
• Must work at heights up to 24 feet and perform repetitive motions.

Responsibilities

• Follow standard operating procedures to achieve team goals.
• Use Reach Truck and Order Picker to manage merchandise efficiently.

Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Physical Stamina

Attention to Detail

Tools

Scanner

Conveyor

Pallet Jack

Box Cutter

Tape Gun

Shears

Job description

Now Hiring!

Forklift Operator In Training - 3rd Shift

Hours: Friday - Monday 7:30pm - 6:00am (fulltime) + overtime

Starting Wage: $17.50/hour

Job Summary: The Reach Truck/Order Picker (RTOP) Operator in Training works alongside an approved trainer in order to learn the proper skills, techniques and procedures required to safely operate Forklifts, Reach Trucks and Order Pickers within the Distribution Center. A RTOP Operator in Training typically promotes to RTOP Operator after successfully completing all requirements in a four-week training program and will then be responsible for stocking and retrieving merchandise using the various types of trucks at the facility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Standard Operating Procedures:

• Understands and follows standard operating procedures and commits to achieving individual tasks in order to achieve overall team goals.
• Communicates safety and job related issues to the leadership team.
• Performs daily visual and operational inspection of trucks.

Reach Truck Operator:

• Uses the Reach Truck to locate pallets of merchandise in push-back racks and delivers pallets to Shipping department.
• Retrieves pallets of merchandise from Shipping department and stocks merchandise in push-back racks.
• Uses hand-held scanner to accurately locate and stock merchandise.

Order Picker Operator:

• Locates cases of merchandise in high-bay racks and quick-pick racks and manually places product on conveyor.
• Manually retrieves cases of merchandise from Reserve Storage department and stocks cases in high-bay racks and quick-pick racks.
• Uses hand-held scanner to accurately locate and stock merchandise.

Requirements:

The job operates in a distribution center/warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures based on outside weather conditions, equipment noises, and flashing notification lights.

This role routinely uses standard equipment such as a scanner, conveyor, pallet jack, box cutter, tape gun, and shears.

• Ability to communicate with leadership and other associates.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Frequent periods of bending, squatting, reaching, and twisting to place or obtain merchandise.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 70 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 30 pounds continuously.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions including push/pull with arms and grasping with fingers and hands continuously.
• Ability to work at heights up to 24 feet.
• Ability to view and read shoe sizes, colors, labels, and scanners.

Qualifications:

Ability to exhibit a best in class team culture and attitude.