Lift Operator – Warehouse Forklift Specialist | Benefits

Ashley Furniture Industries; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life/Disability Insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Lift Operator to safely move furniture within our distribution center, loading and unloading items, transporting them to storage areas, and supporting ongoing inventory organization.

You will operate lift trucks, use scanning equipment to verify inventory, pick orders for shipment, and perform trailer audits as needed while following safety rules, SOPs, and OSHA guidelines in a fast-paced warehouse.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the US.
• Age 18 or older.
• Regularly lift objects over 75 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to transport loads of 250 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Thrive in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety check of powered industrial vehicle prior to operation.
• Operate powered industrial vehicles in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Use scanning equipment to locate product in Distribution Center and ensure accurate inventory.
• Pick orders and stage for shipment following the scan move scan.
• Manipulate products safely and effectively using the Standard Operational Procedure for proper lifting.
• Inform supervisor of needed backorders of product, scanning problems or product out of sequence.
• Inform supervisor of damaged and misplaced products.
• Perform a trailer audit (verify trailer number, cleanliness, condition) prior to loading and inform supervisor of any deficiencies.
• Perform the job satisfactorily at a sustained level of productivity.
• Follow all OSHA and Company established safety rules and procedures.
• Follow all standard operating procedures while working at assigned positions.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking a Lift Operator to safely move furniture within our distribution center, loading and unloading items, transporting them to storage areas, and supporting ongoing inventory organization.

You will operate lift trucks, use scanning equipment to verify inventory, pick orders for shipment, and perform trailer audits as needed while following safety rules, SOPs, and OSHA guidelines in a fast-paced warehouse.