Forklift Operator (Standup Reach- Dayshift)

Quirch Foods; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription DrugPlan

401K savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Quirch Foods is seeking a Warehouse Associate to join our Atlanta facility. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, inspect inbound products, and keep the warehouse organized and efficient.

You will perform cycle counts, pick customer pickup orders, and ensure accurate labeling and inventory integrity. Qualifications include reading and writing in English, experience with forklifts and scanners, and the ability to work in cold environments while performing physical tasks such as lifting up

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and comprehend English to perform shipping, labeling and recordkeeping tasks.
• Experience operating forklifts and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Familiarity with CK31 & CK71 handheld scanners is a plus.
• Good judgment to operate equipment safely and protect products and people.
• Ability to work in cold environments and meet physical requirements (standing, lifting up to 100 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and electric pallet jack as needed.
• Inspect received products for damages.
• Keep warehouse organized and clean.
• Perform inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Pick POS orders for customer pickups.
• Rotate stock to ensure product quality.
• Receive trucks timely to load/unload according to PO requirements.
• Scan and label products per requirements.
• Maintain product handling and storage integrity.
• Maintain accurate inventories.
• Ensure facility maintenance, security, and asset care.
• Slot products in rack system in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Handheld scanner use

English literacy

Tools

CK31 scanner

CK71 scanner

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!
We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Essential duties and Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and electric pallet jack as needed
• Inspect product being received for damages
• Keep warehouse organized and clean
• Be able to perform inventory cycle count as needed
• Pick point of sales orders for customers picking up product
• Perform stock rotation of product.
• Receive trucks in a timely and accurate manner to load and unload tractor-trailer trucks per P.O requirements
• Scan and place labels on products depending on requirements
• Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage
• Maintain accurate inventories
• Ensure facility maintenance through housekeeping, keeping product and facility secure, and maintaining the assets of the facility.
• Timely and accurate slotting of products in rack system.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Can read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language sufficiently to perform various tasks of the job, including but not limited to; read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, communicating with co-workers and the general public, understanding oral and written instructions, accurately completing various shipping papers, reports, and records required of the position.
• Ability to operate various types of configuration of equipment assigned, including various types of forklifts and hand held scanners with training.
• Familiar with CK31 & CK71 scanner a plus.
• Possess good judgement necessary to perform the functions of the job including; operating a forklift in a safe and lawful manner; handling customers’ products safely and efficiently, and communicating tactfully and diplomatically.
• Ability to work in a cold environment and withstand cold temperatures
• Ability to meet physical requirements including: standing, sitting and walking throughout the day; repeated twisting at the torso while lifting, pushing, and pulling inventory from shelves; regular lifting of up to 20 to 100 pounds.

Benefits you will enjoy

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan
• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.