Warehouse Forklift Operator

Carparts; Illinois; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a tech-forward company that is revolutionizing the auto parts shopping experience! As a Forklift Operator, you'll play a vital role in ensuring efficient operations and exceptional service. This position offers great pay and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with opportunities for advancement. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values hard work and dedication, contributing to the success of a company recognized for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee growth. If you're motivated and ready to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k Matching

Step Progression Increases

Annual Merit Increases

Generous Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Unlimited $300 Referral Bonuses

Quarterly Bonus Potential

Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate stock/cherry picker.
• Intermediate interpersonal and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Properly operate lift trucks and ensure safety protocols.
• Document item locations accurately and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Self-motivation

Detail Management

Goal-oriented Mindset

Tools

Forklift

Stock/Cherry Picker

Job description

Carparts.com is seeking team members with a drive to serve, succeed and grow. As a member of the team, you'll be empowered, valued and your hard work will be recognized!

Forklift Operators are one of the most important positions for serving our customers' needs. You'll be key to driving our success!

Great Pay & Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401k Matching
• Step Progression Increases: $.50 Raise Every 6 Months
• Annual Merit Increases
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Unlimited $300 Referral Bonuses
• Quarterly Bonus Potential
• Advancement Opportunities!

You Will

• Properly operate Lift Trucks - Stock/Cherry Pickers.
• Complete Order Picker checklist and ensure pallet is on forks before lifting.
• Ensure battery level is not below 25%.
• Ensure the safety harness is in good condition as well as the lanyard.
• Safely pick up pallets from staging locations.
• Put away items, documenting their locations with accuracy.
• Practice safe material handling.
• Count pieces put away and compare with the scanner.
• Ensure the items put away match with current stock.
• Make sure that each item has a label.
• Ensure cleanliness of work area at the end of the day.
• Meet the expectation quota.
• Help other departments if needed.

You Must Have

• Intermediate interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Flexible attitude.
• Self-motivation and a determination to succeed.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Detail management.
• Availability to work the necessary hours to deliver high-quality output.
• A clean and organized work area.
• Willingness to work extended hours (Overtime) when needed.
• Goal-oriented mindset.
• The ability to safely operate stock/cherry picker.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally: activity exists up to 1/3 of the time (8 hour shift = less than 3 hours total time)

Frequently: activity exists from 1/3 of the time up to 2/3 of the time (8-hour shift = 3-5 hours total time)

Constantly: activity exists 2/3 or more of the time (8-hour shift = 5-8 hours total time)

What We Do

As a tech-forward company, CarParts.com is transforming the way drivers shop for auto parts to benefit today's digital consumers. Leveraging our company-owned national distribution network, we bring the very best brands and manufacturers directly to consumer's hands, cutting out unnecessary costs to provide quality parts at a discount. Through our simple, convenient, and mobile-intuitive website, CarParts.com enables consumers to connect with the parts they need to keep their vehicles on the road.

Our Culture

At the heart of everything we do is a collective drive to serve, succeed, and grow. To achieve this, we have focused on building a community that works together, inspires each other, and thrives in an environment where employees are empowered and valued. All the hard work of our entire team has resulted in back-to-back record-breaking quarters for Q1 and Q2 of 2020, as well as our inclusion in the Russell 2000 Index and the LABJ's Top 100 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles list for 2020. Join us!

At CarParts.com we understand and value diversity in our employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire the best talent regardless of sex, national origin, disability, or race.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Due to the high number of applicants received only those with skills most closely matched to this role will be contacted.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Distribution and Supply Chain
• Truck Transportation