Lift Truck Operator 2nd

Furnitureland South, Inc; Jamestown (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; 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 accuracy. The role requires completing a training program and earning a Certified Driver certificate.

The position is onsite in Jamestown, NC, with safety-focused responsibilities, daily equipment inspections, and routine loading/unloading of furniture. Candidates should be able to lift heavy objects and work at heights, participating in a clean, organized

Qualifications

• High 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.

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

Lift Truck certification

Safety awareness

Manual material handling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dolphin scan guns

Job description

Job Purpose

The 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.

Job Purpose

The 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 “

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Reasonable 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 conditions

This job is an onsite position that operates in a professional work environment. This role routine uses standard office equipment such as scanners, computers, photocopiers and smartphones. As well as dolly, hand trucks, baler, and lift truck.

Physical Requirements

While 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 necessary

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience

• High 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.