Warehouse / Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals of Albany, NY is seeking a Warehouse/Forklift Operator to support a local retail and distribution client. This full-time role covers receiving, shipping, order picking, inventory control, and safe forklift operations.

Pay is $18-$20 per hour with a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule. Ideal candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable using RF scanners and basic computer systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse, shipping/receiving, order fulfillment, inventory or material-handling preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners and basic computer systems beneficial.
• Customer-facing warehouse or distribution experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload incoming trucks and receive materials
• Stage customer orders and outgoing freight
• Load freight trucks and customer vehicles
• Pick and assemble customer orders
• Store materials and maintain inventory
• Process transfers and adjustments
• Complete warehouse and inventory paperwork
• Safely operate forklifts and material-handling equipment
• Use RF scanners and computer systems for inventory
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
• Assist customers during pickups, deliveries, and returns
• Follow safety procedures while handling products

Skills

Dependable

Positive attitude

Safety-conscious

Organized

Team player

Customer service

Attention to detail

Inventory documentation

Variety of warehouse tasks

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner

Pallet jack

Two-wheeler/hand truck

Four-wheel cart

Computer systems

Job description

Warehouse/ Forklift Operator

Located in: Albany, NY

Pay: $18-20 per hour

Job Description:

Express Employment Professionals of Albany, NY has teamed up with a local retail and distribution client to help them find a Warehouse Associate. This is a full-time warehouse position involving receiving and shipping, order picking and fulfillment, inventory management, material handling, customer pickups, and general warehouse operations. The position offers a variety of responsibilities rather than being limited to picking and packing.

Pay Rate:

• $18-20 per hour

Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Responsibilities:

• Unload incoming trucks and receive incoming materials
• Stage customer orders and outgoing freight
• Load freight trucks, local delivery trucks, and customer vehicles
• Pick and assemble customer orders accurately
• Properly store materials throughout the warehouse
• Maintain accurate inventory levels
• Process inventory transfers and adjustments
• Complete required warehouse and inventory paperwork
• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks, carts, and other material-handling equipment
• Use RF scanners and computer systems for warehouse and inventory functions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
• Assist customers professionally during pickups, deliveries, and returns
• Follow established safety procedures while handling and distributing products

Experience Required:

• Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, order fulfillment, inventory, or material-handling experience preferred
• Previous forklift or powered material-handling equipment experience preferred
• Experience with RF scanners and basic computer systems is beneficial
• Experience picking and assembling customer orders preferred
• Customer-facing warehouse or distribution experience is a plus

Skills and Qualities Required:

• Dependable and committed
• Positive attitude
• Safety-conscious
• Organized and accurate
• Cooperative and able to work as part of a team
• Customer-service oriented
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to maintain accurate inventory and documentation
• Comfortable handling a variety of warehouse responsibilities

Equipment Used:

• Forklift
• Pallet jack
• Two-wheeler / hand truck
• Four-wheel cart
• Computer
• RF scan gun

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to frequently handle up to 100 lbs with assistance when needed
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequent reaching and material handling
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl as required by the position

Dress Code:

• Jeans and work boots or steel-toed boots
• Jeans must not have holes
• Shirts may not contain political or offensive wording
• Professional appearance is important due to the customer-facing nature of the position

Why This Position?

• Full-time, 40-hour workweek
• Variety of warehouse responsibilities rather than strictly picking and packing
• Opportunity to gain additional forklift experience and certification
• Combination of warehouse, inventory, shipping/receiving, and customer service responsibilities
• Opportunity to build broad warehouse and logistics experience
• Hands-on experience using inventory systems, RF scanners, and material-handling equipment

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About Us:

At Express Employment Professionals we will assess your skills, offer you interview and résumé writing tips, and work with you to find a job that fits your needs and abilities. You will never pay a fee at Express, and you’ll have the opportunity to earn benefits such as medical insurance, holiday pay, vacation pay, referral bonuses, and much more.

Express Employment Professionals is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all people and to hire and promote individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job.

In compliance with applicable federal, NYS, and local law, employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and an individual’s qualifications regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and expect that our employees and associates will cooperate in maintaining an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment.