Forklift Operator Inbound

FreshPoint, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

FreshPoint, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is seeking a warehouse associate responsible for putting away inbound produce and maintaining accurate inventory.

You will receive, rotate (FIFO), operate powered equipment safely, stock pick locations, and keep pallets clear of tape and wrap. You will also assist with sanitation, inventory accounting, and other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Six months warehouse experience.
• Six months experience using a stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fresh produce preferred.
• Experience with RF scanners and returns functions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives and puts away all inbound produce.
• Ensures product is rotated (FIFO).
• Safely operates powered industrial equipment.
• Keeps selection slots stocked and pallets clear of tape, wrap or wires; removes empty pallets as needed.
• Cleans and sanitizes the work area.
• Accounts for received product.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

English fluency

Professional communication

Reading and writing

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

RF scanners

Job description

Shift : 1st shift 6am start until completion.

Payrate : $ 19.00/HR

Job Summary

Responsible for putting away inbound produce.

Responsibilities

• Receives and puts away all inbound produce.
• Ensures product is put away in proper rotation (FIFO).
• Safe operation of powered industrial equipment.
• Ensures selection slots are properly stocked with the product always keeps pallets free from tape, wrap or wires and remove empty pallets as needed.
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the work area.
• Accounting for the received product.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• Prefer High School or GED

Experience

Six (6) months experience in a warehouse.

• Six (6) months experience of proficiently utilizing a stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fresh produce preferred.
• Experience in replenishment, cycling of product, RF (radio frequency) scanners and other returns related functions preferred.

Skills

• Must have strong reading, writing, and be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to perform work assignments at an acceptable productivity level.
• Able to effectively communicate and interact with others in a professional manner.

Physical Demand

• Stand for extended periods, bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, turn the body, and walk.
• Lift and move cases (selecting a product and placing on a pallet) ranging in weight up to 75 lbs continuously to and from heights ranging from floor to knee, waist, shoulder, and overhead.
• Use hands and fingers to peel and stick labels on cases.
• Handle and feel objects and/or equipment controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must have the ability to talk and hear; must be able to hear warning horns on moving machinery and equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required to perform this job include close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must exhibit a high level of endurance, energy, and strength to successfully perform the position.

Work Environment

• Must be able to work in confined spaces