Lift Operator - 1st Shift

Levin Furniture & Mattress; Smithton (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Levin Furniture & Mattress in Smithton is seeking a warehouse associate responsible for unloading and staging merchandise while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a high school diploma, and the ability to handle physical demands. Previous experience in material handling is preferred, and the role involves using equipment efficiently and following procedural training.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential to perform tasks effectively.
• Basic reading and comprehension required for paperwork.
• Ability to lift heavy cartons repeatedly.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, and stage merchandise accurately.
• Verify purchase orders and maintain documentation.
• Operate equipment safely and maintain a clean workspace.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Basic reading and comprehension skills

Basic numerical reasoning skills

Ability to complete paperwork accurately

Knowledge of Warehouse Management System

Teamwork and independent working ability

Forklift operation and battery changing ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Career Opportunities withLevin Furniture & Mattress

Performs the unloading, loading, staging of merchandise in compliance with product handling standards in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.

• Performs the unloading, loading, staging, and warehousing of merchandise, at floor or elevated height, while maintaining an acceptable productivity goal.
• Practices safe and secure material handling methods and distributes merchandise properly in accordance with product handling standards.
• Verifies purchase order, location numbers, case pack quantities, and other information prior to receiving, picking or loading merchandise.
• Practices safe and secure loading methods to utilize the maximum amount of trailer space and avoid damages.
• Reports errors found on documents to supervisor.
• Completes all documentation neatly and accurately.
• Operates manual and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Utilizes Warehouse Management System.
• Completes yearly scheduled safety and procedure training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication, and listening skills.
• Basic reading and comprehension skills.
• Basic numerical reasoning skills.
• Ability to complete paperwork in an accurate, neat and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Warehouse Management System.
• Ability to work as a team or independently.
• Ability to complete and pass Coaching the Forklift Operator and Battery Changing course.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous material handling experience preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand , push, pull and lift cartons weighing approximately 50 – 100+ lbs. repetitively.
• This position does not supervise others
• Warehouse

Work Schedule:

• Scheduled shift, may vary due to business needs