Forklift Operator - Weekend Daylight Shift (Fri-Sun 5:00am-5:00pm)

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our distribution center operations. You will safely unload, load, warehouse, and stage merchandise using a forklift or manual handling as needed.

Responsibilities include operating a stand-up forklift, replenishing and moving product, staging freight, and maintaining accuracy and safety standards. Flexible shifts are available in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating forklifts in a distribution setting.
• Strong attention to detail and counting accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations.
• Sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight accurately.
• Receive and warehouse merchandise into module racks and floor locations.
• Maintain safety practices and comply with production and quality standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Excellent attendance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Powered industrial trucks

Job description

YOUR ROLE:
As a Forklift Operator, you're a key player in distribution center operations! Your role includes safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise throughout the distribution center using a mechanical forklift or manual means as needed.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a safe work environment by efficiently operating mechanical equipment
• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product to various locations
• Maintain proper certifications to operate required powered industrial trucks
• Accurately sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight
• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations
• Ensure monthly production and quality standards are met
• Be open to performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to operate forklifts
• Previous experience in a distribution center
• Excellent counting skills and attention to detail
• Manual dexterity required
• Ability to maintain an excellent attendance and work record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Lift, carry, push, pull, reach, grasp, bend and stack cartons for up to 12 hours at a time
• Stand for long periods of time and walk continuously
• Pull merchandise from multiple levels of shelving or move merchandise as needed
• Bilateral hand coordination, foot coordination and trunk rotation
• Climb stairs and perform work at platform heights up to 60 feet
• Lift up to 50lbs. Specific weight requirements may vary within each department

WE OFFER SEVERAL SHIFT OPTIONS INCLUDING:

• Weekday Daylight 5:30 am - 3:30 pm (Monday - Thursday)
• Weekday Evening 4:30 pm - 2:30 am (Monday - Thursday)
• Weekend Day 5:00 am - 5:00 pm (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
• Weekend Evening 5:00 pm - 5:00 am (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)