Inventory Control Forklift Driver

Famous Footwear; Lebanon (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Famous Footwear’s Distribution Center in Lebanon, TN is seeking an Inventory Control Forklift Driver on 1st shift. The schedule is 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Mon-Fri.

You will process inventory transactions, operate forklift equipment, pack cartons, ensure correct shipping labels, and perform quality checks to meet daily goals. A High School Diploma and 1–2 years warehousing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years’ warehouse and forklift experience preferred.
• Experience using RF devices preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with or without accommodation.
• Experience with Crown equipment a plus.
• Able to be on feet for the entire shift.
• May be required to work at heights and use ladders.
• Capable of basic math and learning new PIT equipment.

Responsibilities

• Physically and systematically process inventory transactions by case or pair through the facility.
• Operate equipment as required by the area (e.g., cartons erector).
• Pack cartons neatly and apply correct shipping labels.
• Perform quality assurance activities and identify improvement opportunities.
• Navigate warehouse on a forklift safely to obtain items for customer orders.
• Communicate operational errors to supervisors and support cross-training.

Skills

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Attention to detail

Extended hours

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF devices

Crown equipment

Job description

Join Famous Footwear’s Distribution Center in Lebanon, TN as an Inventory Control Forklift Driver on 1st shift. This shift is scheduled for 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Mon-Fri.

What We Do – Accountabilities

• Assures property safety procedures are followed.
• Assures compliance of company policies at all times.
• Assures the maintenance of facilities; Housekeeping – 5S
• Assures high quality standards in performance of operational processes are reached.
• Assures daily operations are completed efficiently with daily goals accomplished.

Essential Functions

• Meets or exceeds Labor standards/KPIs
• Physically and systematically process inventory transactions by case or pair through the facility.
• Perform processing activities as defined by the work instruction by functional area.
• Operate equipment as required by functional work area. (for example- Carton erector)
• Work at a steady pace and with a sense of urgency.
• Maintain a high attention to detail.
• Pack cartons in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Ensure the correct shipping label is applied to the outbound carton.
• Perform Quality assurance activities as required.
• Perform value add activities as required.
• Assist in resolution of operational issues.
• Communicate operational errors to supervisors.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement as best practices.
• Adopt and support changes in policies and procedures.
• Perform training while also participating in cross-training activities.
• Maintain equipment and supply stocks.
• Perform 5 S Audit as requested.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn new order processing technology.
• Assist in other areas of the operation.
• Ability to take direction and feedback.
• Ability to comprehend and apply work instructions.
• Navigate through warehouse on a forklift, safely, to efficiently and effectively obtain items for customer orders

Preferred Qualifications & Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 1-2 years’ warehouse and forklift experience preferred
• Experience using RF devices preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without an accommodation
• Experience with Crown equipment a plus
• Able to be on feet for the entire shift.
• May be required to work at heights, such as mezzanines, order pickers, and use ladders.
• Must be willing to learn and be able to show proficiency on different types of PIT equipment as business needs dictate.
• Must be capable of performing basic math.
• Remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations.
• Must be able to work extended hours or days

Physical Requirements and/or Environment

• Distribution Center