Warehouse Forklift Driver

The Vitamin Shoppe; Ashland (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Forklift Driver for their Ashland, Virginia Distribution Center. This full-time role offers a consistent weekday schedule and competitive pay starting at $17 per hour, with opportunities for overtime. You will be responsible for efficiently handling merchandise using various material handling equipment while adhering to safety and operational guidelines. Join a company that values its Health Enthusiasts and offers great benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a climate-controlled work environment. If you are looking for a rewarding position with advancement opportunities, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Semi-annual Pay Increases

Advancement Opportunities

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay

Temperature Controlled Work Environment

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience is required with on-the-job training provided.
• Must comply with safety, quality, and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks related to product receipt, storage, and shipment using material handling equipment.
• Safely retrieve and manage merchandise while ensuring compliance with regulations.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Material Handling

Safety Compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

RF Scanners

Reach Truck

Order Picker

Job description

Location: The role is based in our Ashland, Virginia Distribution Center.

Ashland, Virginia Distribution Center - Climate Controlled, On-Site Gym, & Great Benefits!

Weekday Shift, Full Time, Monday - Thursday; 7:00am-5:30pm Plus OT $17.00/hr

HIRING FOR: Warehouse Forklift Driver - $17 per hour

• Weekday FT Shift (Monday - Thursday): 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (plus OT)

Prior forklift experience required. Paid on-the-job training.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Wages - paid bi-weekly (every 2 weeks)
• Semi-annual Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities
• Consistent Schedule + overtime as needed
• Paid Sick, Vacation + Holiday
• Temperature Controlled Indoor Work Environment
• Great Benefits - Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance...and More!

You must Apply online at: VitaminShoppe.com

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Responsibilities

This position, which may vary depending on specific job assignment, performs tasks associated with the receipt, storage, process and shipment of product utilizing Material Handling Equipment (i.e., Reach Truck, Order Picker, etc.) while meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance and behavioral Vitamin Shoppe expectations. Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment (including RF Scanners), and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes within the Warehouse.

• Safely retrieve merchandise from storage locations on a daily basis using Radio Frequency scanning guns and picking labels
• Complies with Vitamin Shoppe’s policies, guidelines and procedures as well as state and federal regulations, OSHA requirements in the storage, handling and movement of product
• Pull merchandise from storage locations using Order Filling equipment
• Put merchandise away from Receiving to storage locations using High Reach Forklift equipment
• Complete daily checklist for material handling equipment
• Ensure accurate picking/put-away of product
• Learn to be proficient in all put away functions
• Performs necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment
• Informs Operations Manager or Lead of any problems and actively participates in process improvements

Other Functions

• Conduct cycle counting as required
• Assist in other areas of the Warehouse as assigned

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.