Forklift Operator - Weekend Evening Shift (Fri-Sun 4:45pm-5am)(Saturdays 4:45pm-3am)

American Eagle Outfitters; Ottawa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

American Eagle Outfitters is seeking a Forklift Operator for our United States distribution center in Ottawa, KS. The role entails unloading and loading merchandise, staging goods, and moving products using a stand-up forklift when required.

Applicants must maintain forklift certifications and demonstrate strong counting and attendance records. Responsibilities include safe operation of equipment, accurate handling of freight, and adherence to monthly performance standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate forklifts safely.
• Experience in a distribution center is preferred.
• Excellent counting skills and attention to detail.
• Good manual dexterity and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise with a forklift or by hand.
• Operate a stand-up forklift to replenish, load/unload trailers, and move product.
• Maintain proper certifications to operate required powered industrial trucks.
• Sort, stage, load and unload inbound and outbound freight accurately.
• Receive and warehouse merchandise into racks and locations.
• Meet monthly production and quality standards; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Attendance

Counting skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

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)