Forklift Operator (Standup Reach- Dayshift)

Quirch Foods, LLC; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401K savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Quirch Foods, LLC is seeking a warehouse associate to operate forklifts and pallet jacks, inspect incoming product, and keep the warehouse organized. The role involves handling inventory, assisting with loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining accurate records while ensuring product quality and safety in a cold environment.

The job requires basic English reading/writing, ability to use scanners, and physical stamina for repetitive lifting and standing.

Qualifications

• Able to read, write, and comprehend English sufficient to perform tasks and read labels, lists, and instructions.
• Ability to operate forklifts and scanners with training.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and electric pallet jack as needed.
• Inspect received product for damages.
• Keep warehouse clean and organized.
• Perform inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Pick POS orders for customer pickups.
• Stock rotation of products.
• Receive trucks and load/unload per PO requirements.
• Scan and label products as required.
• Maintain product handling, storage integrity, and accurate inventories.
• Ensure facility and assets are secure and well-kept.
• Slot products in rack system in a timely, accurate manner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hand held scanners

English comprehension

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.

We are Quirch Foods. Our Passion is your Joy. We are one of the largest distributors of food products in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a customer list that includes independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, processors and manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants. With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico. Quirch Foods owns a portfolio of proprietary food brands and offers domestic and international logistics, cold chain services, marketing support, as well as advanced technological solutions to provide unmatched service to its customers. Our culture is one of Win/Win, not just for our customers but also for every team member. We take pride in our diverse workforce, and each team member takes part in the company's continuous growth.