Inbound Forklift Operator

Associated Wholesale Grocers; Pearl River (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Wholesale Grocers is seeking a warehouse associate to support distribution operations in Pearl River, LA. The role emphasizes moving pallets, stocking slots, and maintaining orderly work areas to maximize sales and profitability.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (or equivalent) and prior warehouse or equipment operation experience. Safety, teamwork, and the ability to follow English instructions are required for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred; prior warehouse experience is a plus.
• Competencies include safety-mindedness, attention to detail, and initiative.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets from reserve slots to pick locations as required.
• Keep selection slots filled to reduce out-of-stocks.
• Maintain productivity and report issues to supervision.

Skills

Conscientiousness

Detail-oriented

Safety-minded

Self-motivated

Initiative

Limited supervision

Team-oriented

English instructions

Education

High school diploma preferred

Warehouse experience

Equipment operating experience

Job description

Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The individual must have the ability to perform the responsibilities listed below.

The list is not all-inclusive of duties that may be requested by the department head or a member of upper management but is intended for an understanding of the purpose of the position. It is the responsibility of each individual at AWG to provide ultimate customer service to our members to support their efforts in increasing same store sales and profits.

• Move pallets of product from the reserve slot locations to the pick location as required to
• keep the selection slots filled so out-of-stocks are reduced and/or eliminated.
• Maintain standard of productivity.
• Keep equipment clean and inspect daily, reporting any mechanical or operational issues to supervision.
• Keep assigned work area clean, neat, and organized by performing these tasks as an example: Pick up all chep pallets in aisles; keep pallets in selection slots straight and pushed forward; pallets in reserve slots must be straight and not hanging unsafely; no double stacking of pallets in pick slots; correct or inform supervisor regarding any broken pallets in the slots.
• Remove tape and wrap from pallet before slotting.
• Work as a member of the AWG team, so the total job responsibilities are met. Actions must always stress a sense of cooperation, integrity, tact, and consideration with our members, associates, and division management.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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. A reasonable accommodation will be considered according to the ADA if it would not impose an undue hardship on the operations of the business without significant difficulty or expense. The accommodation would permit a qualified employee the ability to perform all essential functions of the job within the safety and company guidelines of the position.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma preferred; prior warehouse experience plus warehouse mobile equipment operating experience preferred.

Basic required competencies: Conscientiousness, detail-oriented, safety-minded, self-motivated to achieve, high initiative, ability to work with limited supervision, team-oriented, learning and applying information, ability to follow instructions in English (both written and verbal).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and speak fluent English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence relating to position.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and apply concepts of basic math and algebra.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Possesses the ability to work with coworkers and gain mutual respect with a common goal of increasing sales and profitability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to operate warehouse mobile equipment safely.

WORK 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, provided a hardship is not required of the company or membership. Indoors, with adequate cooling, heating, and adequate lighting. Outdoors as needed. Working in warehouse environment with moderate noise due to industrial mobile equipment operation and varied temperatures based on assigned work area. Temperatures will vary based on outside temperatures for the non-air-conditioned section and cool temperatures ranging from -15 to the upper 40s for the perishable sections.

This position's basic purpose is to use all available resources to assist the Distribution Department in continuous growth and financial success of the Membership and Company.