Forklift Operator (Reach Truck Driver) - 1st Shift

Funko; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading distribution center where you will play a vital role as a Forklift Operator. In this position, you will safely operate a Reach Truck and Pallet Jack while ensuring efficient product handling in a fast-paced environment. Your ability to adapt to changing demands and collaborate with team members will be key to success. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a company that values safety and continuous improvement, all while working in a supportive and engaging atmosphere. If you are passionate about logistics and eager to learn, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating a Reach Truck in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Reach Truck and Pallet Jack in a distribution center.
• Maintain work area according to 5S standards and report safety hazards.

Skills

Reach Truck Operation

Pallet Jack Operation

Interpersonal Skills

Flexibility

Team Collaboration

Windows and Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanner

Reach Truck

Pallet Jack

Job description

JOB TITLE: Forklift Operator (Reach Truck Driver)

REPORTS TO: Fulfillment Supervisor

Here at the Funko Distribution Center, we are one building ensuring we always deliver to our fans, putting Funko First. This position requires operating a Reach Truck in a distribution center environment. Requires the ability to maneuver a Reach Truck through narrow aisles, extracting pallets of product from multiple levels of racks while maintaining safe work practices. Requires the use of a scanner to select/record placement/extraction of pallets of product accurately within a scheduled time frame.

What You’ll Do

This role may include, but is not limited to the following functions:

1. Able to safely operate a Reach Truck
2. Able to safely operate a Pallet Jack
3. Demonstrate working knowledge of Funko’s Warehouse 5S standards; report all safety hazards and alert management of unsafe work practices
4. Actively participate in all continuous improvement training sessions
5. Follow Standard Work Processes
6. Maintain work area in accordance with 5S standards
7. Able to respond to frequent changes in order demand as determined by sales/procurement
8. May serve as backup to Yard Truck Driver with valid CDL as needed
9. You may be required to pick, pack, and ship in other areas/departments
10. May be required to meet the needs of the business by performing/supporting work or working in other areas/departments and performing functions that are beyond the scope of your role
11. Other duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

Required:

1. Ability to stand for a full shift (8, 10, or 12 hours)
2. Ability to understand written, electronic, and verbal instructions/directions
3. Flexibility to work any shift, any area/department, and support/perform other functions/roles beyond the scope of your regular job duties in a multi-shift one building operation
4. Ability and passion to learn new fulfillment methodology – process new information quickly
5. Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency required to work in a fast-paced environment
6. Must have strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable collaborating and participating in a team environment
7. Initiative to work with minimal instruction or direction
8. Working experience with Windows and Microsoft Office

Experience/Training/Education/Certification:

1. Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent
2. At least 1 year operating a Reach Truck forklift in a similar work environment
3. Valid CDL Preferred

Work Environment

1. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, bend up/down and twist their upper body, and squat/stoop, step or kneel. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
3. The employee must frequently lift up to 35 pounds and occasionally pull large pallets of product with a lift truck weighing up to 525 pounds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.