Warehouse Forklift Operator AM

Floor & Decor; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 26,174 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401k with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Referral Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Lifeinsurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Job summary

Floor & Decor is seeking a Forklift Operator in Maryland to safely load, unload, and move merchandise within our warehouse. You will operate forklifts and power equipment, stack and stage products for shipment, and ensure accurate handling while maintaining clean, organized work areas.

Requirements include 2-5 years of recent warehouse experience, fluent English, strong math and customer service skills, and a preference for valid Class IV or V forklift certification.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of recent work experience.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be self-starter with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations.
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized.
• Class IV or Class V forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments safely from trailers and containers.
• Stack and store merchandise in designated areas.
• Transport product to and from areas as directed.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment as scheduled.
• Operate forklift and other equipment safely and efficiently.
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS standards.
• Inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklift/equipment daily.
• Maintain clean, orderly warehouse and loading areas.
• Participate in training sessions to learn processes.

Skills

2-5 years exp

Communication skills

English fluency

Customer service

Math skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Pay Range

$19.00 - $24.07

Purpose

The Forklift Operator is responsible for using a forklift or other power equipment to load, unload, move, stack and stage product for shipment to the stores. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and maintaining the facility’s equipment along with a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Major Responsibilities

• Load and unload shipments to and from trailers and/or containers safely
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas
• Transport product to and from designated areas as directed
• Pull and prepare product for shipment accurately as scheduled
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods
• Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment
• Maintain clean, orderly warehouse and loading areas.
• Participate in training and learning sessions to increase knowledge of functions and processes within the warehouse

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Two to five years of recent work experience
• Excellent communication skills (Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently)
• Must be a self-starter and possess excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical equations (i.e. addition, subtraction, multiplication and division)
• Must be detail oriented and highly organized
• Class IV or Class V Forklift Certification preferred

Working Conditions (Travel, Hours, Environment)

• This position is hourly, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a week
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate to noisy.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Physical Work – Ability to exert 30–60 pounds of force occasionally, or 20–30 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. The employee is often required to use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Benefits & Rewards

Bonus opportunities & career advancement opportunities at every level

Programs that help you reach your financial goals: 401k with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, and Referral Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Work-life Balance, Including

• Paid vacation and sick time for eligible associates
• Paid holidays plus a personal holiday
• Paid Volunteer Time Off that starts on Day 1

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.