Warehouse Forklift Driver

The Vitamin Shoppe; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Overtime

Paid Sick, Vacation + Holiday

Temperature Controlled Indoor Work

Great Benefits

Job summary

The Vitamin Shoppe is hiring for a full-time Distribution Center role in Avondale, AZ. The position operates Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm with overtime as needed, handling inbound/outbound processing and using RF scanners.

Responsibilities include picking, packing, and warehousing tasks in a safety-focused environment. Prior material handling experience is welcome, with room for growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 1–6 months material handling experience.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Responsibilities

• Safely retrieve merchandise using RF scanners and picking labels.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Pull merchandise from storage locations using order filling equipment.
• Complete daily checklist for material handling equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized distribution center.

Skills

English communication

Team player

Overtime willingness

Fast-paced work

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanners

Reach Truck

Order Picker

Job description

Location The role is based in our Avondale, Arizona Distribution Center.

Location The role is based in our Avondale, Arizona Distribution Center.

Overview The role is based in our Avondale, Arizona Distribution Center and is Full Time, Weekday Shift in the Picking/Packing Outbound Department.

Schedule Monday - Friday – 7:00am – 3:30pm. (Plus OT)

Compensation The wage for this position is based on many factors such as role requirements, skill set, years of experience and other organizational needs. The wage is $19 per hour.

Overview This position/title/shift, which may vary depending on specific job assignment, performs tasks associated with:

• The storage, process and shipment of product 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.

Responsibilities (The reason this job exists is to perform these functions. These functions are performed regularly, seriously impacts other jobs, and there are a limited number of employees whom performance of the function can be distributed).

Qualifications (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

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 Distribution Center.

• 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 Process 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 Distribution Center as assigned

Education / Certification

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience.

Experience Required

• 1-6 months material handling experience

Skill And Ability

• Able to meet safety, quality, productivity and attendance requirements
• Able to do continuous lifting up to 50 pounds
• Able to communicate in English
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able and willing to work overtime when required
• Able to operate material handling equipment

Benefits

• 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!

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 characteristica 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.