Forklift Operator / Stocker / Receiver

The Restaurant Store

Fort Lauderdale (FL)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 42,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Dental

PTO

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability

Dependent Care FSA

401(k) matching

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Incentives

Company Discounts

AT&T & Verizon Discount

Bonus Opportunities

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Adoption Assistance

Job summary

The Restaurant Store in Davie, FL is seeking a Material Handler / Stocker / Receiver to manage daily material handling in our retail branch, aligning with sales, merchandising, and inventory teams. You will receive inbound merchandise, stock shelves, maintain a neat grand-opening appearance, and assist customers by directing them to team members when needed.

Some forklift operation may be required. This full-time on-site role requires forklift experience and at least 1 year in restaurant or

Qualifications

Forklift experience required.
1 year of relevant experience in restaurant or retail preferred.
Basic customer service skills and ability to work with coworkers.
Strong verbal communication and critical thinking.
Business proficiency in English & Spanish is required.

Responsibilities

Receive inbound merchandise daily and stock onto sales floor.
Down-stock reserve merchandise to selling areas.
Organize merchandise for a consistent, ready-to-sell appearance.
Follow priority list and perform tasks as directed by management.
Provide customer assistance and refer questions to Sales staff as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Verbal communication

Multi-tasking

Education

No degree required

Job description

Job Summary

The Material Handler / Stocker / Receiver with The Restaurant Store is responsible for all aspects of daily material handling in a retail branch location. The Operations Professional will achieve a variety of operational goals through effective inventory management strategies that align with the goals of our sales, merchandising, and inventory teams.

Job Summary

Forklift Experience a Must

Here is some exciting information about The Restaurant Store and our Davie, Florida location;

THIS IS A BRAND NEW location
50,000 square feet to service all of our independent and chain restaurants / food trucks / local businesses.
We carry everything that a restaurant needs (with the exception of fresh, refrigerated or frozen products)
We are hiring Full-Time employees only
Store Hours: Monday - Friday 7am - 6pm, Saturday 7am - 5pm, Sunday CLOSED
Our parent Company, Clark Associates, Inc., is a family owned business that was featured in Forbes Magazine

Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Receive all inbound merchandise each day and stock merchandise onto the sales floor
Down-stock reserve merchandise to selling areas
Organize merchandise (front and face) to provide a “grand opening” appearance each day
Follow and execute the priority list and perform related tasks as directed by management
Provide a high level of customer service when needed to assist customers with locating items in the store without engaging in sales advisory conversations
Effectively refer customers to a member of the Sales team to answer relevant questions
Perform general cleaning tasks such as sweeping and/or mopping the floor, take out trash and cardboard
Keep work areas and sales floor neat and clean
May be asked to operate a forklift as needed

Physical Requirements

Work is performed while standing and/or walking, up to and including 9 hours/day.
Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
Requires regular bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
Requires the ability to regularly lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Experience

Must have Forklift Experience
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in a restaurant or retail setting

Education

This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else.

Desired Traits & Skills

Demonstrated knowledge of our business model and a strong work ethic
Basic customer service skills and ability to function well with coworkers
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to think critically
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Business Proficiency in English & Spanish is required

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles. Occasional activities may involve exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The passage of employees through the work area is average and normal.

Company Overview

Your one-stop-shop for restaurant supplies and foodservice equipment. We aim to exceed our customers’ expectations by providing excellent hospitality, quality, and value.

Benefits