Warehouse Worker (Experienced Forklift Driver)

Cost-U-Less, Inc.; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The North West Company International (NWCI) is seeking an experienced Warehouse Worker with forklift skills to join our distribution team. You will receive, unload, inspect, and move shipments, ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities include labeling pallets, preparing goods for shipping, coordinating with drivers, and maintaining clean work areas. Prior forklift experience and basic computer skills are required; we offer training and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 months related experience or training; or equivalent.
• One year warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience is a must.
• Must read and comprehend simple instructions and memos.
• Able to operate Word, Outlook, Excel, Access and inventory software.
• Must perform basic arithmetic (add/subtract; multiply/divide).

Responsibilities

• Receive and unload container shipments and inspect goods.
• Move freight to storage areas and prepare for delivery.
• Label products with pallet tags and maintain accurate paperwork.
• Communicate with supervisor and report discrepancies.
• Wrap pallets and load containers to full capacity.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Reading and comprehension

Basic math

Computer literacy

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory software

Order processing systems

Job description

Warehouse Worker (Experienced Forklift Driver)

• $23.00/hr

Joining The North West Company International (NWCI) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.

The Warehouse Worker r eceives and unloads container shipments; inspects all goods received according to established company procedures; moves freight to designated warehouse storage areas; and prepares freight for final delivery. Joining The North West Company International (NWCI) gives you the opportunity for growth and development throughout the company, an attractive and competitive salary and benefits package, and to be part of a dynamic and diverse culture.
NWCI is a leading retailer to under-served rural communities and urban neighborhood markets in the following regions: Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. Our stores offer a broad range of products and services with an emphasis on food. Our value offer is to be the best local shopping choice for everyday household and local lifestyle needs. Check out northwest.ca for more information. Key Accountabilities: Receives product

• Accurate, clear and organized paperwork
• Labels product with correct pallet tags
• Communicates clearly with supervisor and reports all discrepancies accurately.
• Guards product while receiving and makes sure it is in a secure area to avoid theft from outsiders.
• Helps with the physical unloading of trucks

Splits/stages product for shipping when a pallet arrives with product for different stores

• Moves pallets to split area
• Sorts product by store and department
• Builds new pallets by store
• Makes sure heavy product is always at the bottom of every pallet
• Makes sure all the product is labeled with its corresponding pallet tag
• Wraps pallet with the film stretch wrap to secure product
• Moves product to store line

Loads/ships product to the stores

• Builds container to make sure there is enough product for a full load
• Keeps good communication with drivers for proper equipment availability
• Maintains good knowledge of vessel schedules and port cut offs for the proper loading of containers by priority.
• Inspects container before loading
• Removes half of the pallet tag from each pallet for office use and walks through all the product checking for pallet tags left behind before loading
• Loads containers to full capacity

Helps clean warehouse and secure all exits/docks

• Cleans work area before leaving each day
• Helps dispose of all garbage to keep safe work areas.
• Assists others in cleaning break room and bathrooms
• Makes sure to close all loading dock doors before leaving every day

Desired Skills & Experience: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
One year warehouse experience preferred.
Forklift experience a must.
Company will provide relevant training.
Must have the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Employee must be able to operate computer systems such as Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, inventory software and order processing systems.
Employee must possess the ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s.
Working Conditions:
The employee will be working primarily in a warehouse environment, and is required to stand 95% of the time. Employee is required to walk, bend, use full hand mechanics, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.
NOTE: If an existing employee is selected for a posted position they will be required to remain in that position a minimum of one year prior to applying for other posted positions unless authorized by their current supervisor. New employees to the company must also remain in their position a minimum of one year prior to applying for posted positions unless authorized by their supervisor. This position adheres to the Corporate Job Posting Guidelines.
A competitive salary is being offered along with opportunities to learn, develop and advance throughout the organization. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.