Lift Truck Operator 1st

Furnitureland South, Inc.; Jamestown (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Furnitureland South, Inc. is seeking a Lift Truck Operator to store received product in racks, maximize space, and scan items for inventory tracking. The role requires on-site work, training leading to a Certified Driver certificate, and adherence to safety procedures.

You will inspect equipment daily, move furniture with hand trucks and carts, load/unload trucks, wrap and stage products for shipment, and help keep the warehouse clean and organized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to become Lift Truck certified.
• Capable and comfortable working at heights exceeding 30 feet.
• Able to push, pull, and lift heavy/large objects.

Responsibilities

• Complete Daily Lift Truck Operators Inspection Log to maintain proper care and maintenance.
• Ensure safety harness and tether are in proper working condition.
• Push, pull or lift product into available rack.
• Scan product to and from locations within the racks.
• Pull product for shipment or special inspection.
• Cycle scan for inventory verification.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Move furniture by hand truck, cart, or dolly.
• Open and inspect product, with regard to the condition of the carton.
• Place furniture into rows and stage product for shipment.
• Scan barcodes with Dolphin scan guns.
• Dispose of trash/cardboard into baler/compactor.
• Wrap furniture and load product on/off carts for lift trucks.
• Arrive punctually and consistently to work for normally scheduled hours.
• Contribute to team effort by performing various related duties to accomplish needed results.
• Assist in keeping the warehouse and work areas clean and organized.

Skills

Inventory scanning

Safety compliance

Heavy object handling

Lift truck operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dolphin scan guns

Hand trucks / dolly

Baler/compactor

Job description

Job PurposeThe Lift Truck Operator’s primary responsibility is to store received product within the racks, utilizing and maximizing the available space, while scanning the product to enable inventory tracking. Associates assigned to operate lift trucks will attend an extensive training course that includes viewing video tapes, a review of the material, and a general knowledge test. After successfully completing the required written portion, on-the-job training is initiated and a “Certified Driver” certificate is awarded.Essential Functions and ResponsibilitiesReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Complete Daily Lift Truck Operators Inspection Log to maintain proper care and maintenance.Ensure safety harness and tether are in proper working condition.Push, pull or lift product into available rack.Scan product to and from locations within the racks.Pull product for shipment or special inspection.Cycle scan for inventory verification.Load and unload trucks.Move furniture by hand truck, cart, or dolly.Open and inspect product, with regard to the condition of the carton.Place furniture into rows and stage product for shipment.Scan barcodes with Dolphin scan guns.Dispose of trash/cardboard into baler/compactor.Wrap furniture and load product on/off carts for lift trucks.Arrive punctually and consistently to work for normally scheduled hours.Contribute to team effort by performing various related duties to accomplish needed results.Assist in keeping the warehouse and work areas clean and organized.Working ConditionsThis job is an onsite position that operates in a professional work environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as scanners, computers, photocopiers and smartphones. As well as dolly, hand trucks, baler, and lift truck.Physical RequirementsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessaryRequired Education and ExperienceHigh School Diploma or equivalent.Ability to become Lift Truck certified.Capable and comfortable of working at heights exceeding of 30 feet.Able to push, pull, and lift heavy/large objects for extended periods of time.