Warehouse Forklift Operator

Colonial Group; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in New York is seeking a Warehouse Forklift position to handle duties across temp zones, replenish locations, and move products using forklift, cherry picker, pallet jack, and mid-rider.

You will support all warehouse operations, maintain safety, and adhere to KWCS system guidelines. Requires ability to work in extreme temperatures, a high school diploma, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines.
• Basic reading and spelling skills for paperwork.
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (Cold or Hot).
• Solid interpersonal skills and strong work ethic.
• Customer-focused with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Replenish pick locations in assigned area using KWCS data and forklift equipment.
• Move received product to assigned locations within the warehouse.
• Operate cherry picker, forklift, pallet jack, and mid-rider as required.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly area by clearing debris and damaged cases.
• Work across temperature zones from cold to hot as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and directions from warehouse management.

Skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Customer-focused

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Cherry picker

Pallet jack

Mid-rider

Job description

The purpose of the Warehouse forklift position is to perform warehouse duties in all temp zones such as replenishing selection slots and moving product into the assigned areas as needed. The position will also be required to support all areas of warehouse operations including order selection, product put-away and any other task deemed necessary by warehouse management

• Replenishment of pick locations in assigned area using information from KWCS system and management, using forklift, cherry picker, pallet jack, mid-rider.
• Move received product using forklift, cherry picker, pallet jack, mid-rider to the assigned location within the warehouse.
• May Work in all warehouse temperature zones ranging from 10 degrees below zero to unregulated zones which can exceed 100 degrees in the summer.
• Operates warehouse equipment as assigned and/or needed – cherry picker, fork, mid-rider and pallet jack.
• Lifting 30-60 lbs frequently and 100 lbs occasionally.
• Knowledge of products and warehouse locations is essential
• Knowledge of KWCS system preferred
• Responsibilities include maintaining a clean, safe, orderly area by clearing debris, damaged cases and shrink wrap from the assigned aisles

Job Qualifications:

• Ability to use follow safety rules and guidelines
• Knowledge of the food industry helpful
• Ability to strictly adhere to safety guidelines
• Basic reading and spelling skills for completion of paperwork
• Able to work in extreme temperatures (Cold or Hot)
• Solid interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic self-starter
• Ability to receive and follow directions
• Ability to multi-task
• Good communication skills
• Customer-focused
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent work ethic
• High School Diploma