Forklift Operator, Let Down

Sysco; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage warehouse operations, including stocking and equipment maintenance. The role requires physical stamina and basic math skills. Ideal candidates will have prior warehouse experience and the ability to work nights.

Qualifications

• 6 months of warehouse distribution experience required.
• Ability to work nights.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric forklift and unload/load pallets of products.
• Maintain a clean work environment and perform duties of order selector.

Skills

Basic Math Skills

Problem Solving

Computer Skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

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General Summary

This is an Operations position responsible for stocking received merchandise in the appropriate location, operating and maintaining equipment associated with warehouse activity, and performing other related duties as required.

Essential Skills And Knowledge

• Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Computer skills.

Essential Duties

• Operate electric forklift, moving levers and pressing pedals to drive the truck and control movement of the lifting apparatus in various warehouse areas.
• Unload/load pallets of products using pallet jacks and forklifts.
• Store and remove pallets from rack locations.
• Put product in overflow locations.
• Hand stack products onto/off pallets and into packing locations as required.
• Maintain a clean work environment by sweeping, ice removal, scrubbing, and trash removal.
• Transfer leftover items to the Home slot at shift end.
• Clean aisles and pick up leftover pallets.
• Perform duties of order selector as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Age 18+
• High school diploma/GED or 6 months related warehouse experience or training
• 6 months of warehouse distribution experience
• Ability to work nights

Preferred Requirements

• Previous stand-up forklift experience

Physical Demands

Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs and meet physical requirements such as standing, walking, handling, reaching, stooping, kneeling, and crouching.

Work Environment

Exposure to various conditions including wet, hot, cold, humid, noisy, and potentially hazardous environments.

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