Warehouse Associate - Forklift

Core-Mark International; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 health benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

401K employer matching

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Core-Mark International in Raleigh, NC is hiring a Forklift Operator to move and stage freight across temperature-controlled environments. The role requires stand-up reach forklift experience, reliability on Mon-Fri with an early start and overtime as needed.

The position offers competitive pay starting at $18 per hour, with full benefits beginning Day 1, and opportunities to grow within a critical food-distribution network in the United States.

Qualifications

• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work with forklift experience.
• Able to work in cooler, freezer and dry environments.
• Able to work scheduled times and overtime as required.
• Able to lift, push, pull and carry items as needed (up to 90 lbs).
• Pass post-offer drug test and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach forklift to move and stage pallets.
• Locate proper storage slots and replenish pick slots with outgoing stock.
• Transport freight from receiving to storage areas and to freezing areas as needed.
• Maintain accurate product location data and perform routine counts.
• Follow safety policies, GMP guidelines and company procedures.
• Complete end-of-shift paperwork and equipment checks.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse/Distribution experience

Multi-temperature handling

Overtime availability

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more!
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.
• Start Pay: $18/hr.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Stand up reach Forklift experience is required

Job Description

We Deliver the Goods

• Competitive pay and benefits, including Day 1 Health & Wellness Benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, 401K Employer Matching, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, and much more!
• Growth opportunities performing essential work to support America’s food distribution system.
• Safe and inclusive working environment, including culture of rewards, recognition, and respect.

Position Details

• Start Pay: $18/hr.
• Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Shift: 4:00 AM - Until Completion
• Stand up reach Forklift experience is required

Position Purpose

The Forklift Operator, transports incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots, on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish/re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Responsibilities may include, but not limited to

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit. Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders. Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out of date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensure work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Reviews work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions. Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Removes batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent.
• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work with Forklift experience.
• Able to work in multi-temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer and dry.
• Must be able to work the scheduled/assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Able to lift, stack, and/or pull products off shelves, as well as replenish product, from various heights weighing between 10-35 pounds and generally up to between approximately 60 and 90 pounds, depending on the location, throughout shift.
• Able to obtain certifications for powered equipment, such as Forklift operation.
• Pass post offer drug test and criminal background check.

Compensation

18.00/hr