Inbound Forklift Operator

Sysco; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company seeks an Inbound Forklift Operator in Little Rock, Arkansas. This entry-level role requires 2 years of warehouse experience and knowledge of safety policies. Responsibilities include operating warehouse equipment and ensuring a safe working environment. This full-time position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic and challenging atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 2 years of warehouse experience required.
• Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.
• Must manage stress in a deadline-oriented atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain warehouse equipment safely.
• Ensure assigned equipment is clean and report service needs.
• Observe safety rules and sanitation policies.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Equipment operation knowledge

Numerical data dissemination

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

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This role operates and maintains equipment associated with warehouse activity and performs other related duties as required. Control flow of products being received into the warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Conform to appropriate equipment (i.e., tugs, forklifts, pallet jacks) operation rules and practices to reduce accidents and injuries.
• Guarantee that assigned equipment is maintained and clean; report repair or service needs to the manager to reduce equipment damage.
• Observe all safety rules, regulations, and sanitation policies to reduce accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
• Use equipment horns when driving out of storage areas, into obstructed view areas, and when entering walkways or row intersections to reduce accidents, injuries, and equipment damage.
• Plug equipment into a power source when not in use to ensure the availability of fully operational equipment.

Qualifications

Experience

• 2 years of warehouse experience.

Requirement

• Pass mandatory ergonomics testing.

Professional Skills

• Working knowledge of Sysco safety and security policies, equipment associated with warehouse activities and the operation of the equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to disseminate numerical data.
• Manage work time efficiently.
• Follow procedures and policies.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Identify and solve problems.
• Must be able to manage the pressures and stress associated with a deadline-oriented atmosphere.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Demands

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk and hear.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities that may be required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services