FORKLIFT OPERATOR - DAY SHIFT WAREHOUSE

Job title
Forklift Operator - Day Warehouse
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Reports to
Night Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Manager / Operations Manager
Start Time
4 - 5 am
Job Purpose
Forklift operator will transport and organize pallets within the warehouse, along with unloading and/or loading trailers. Move pallets of product throughout the warehouse in a safe manner, following all OSHA safety regulations. Conduct daily inspections of all equipment. Label and seal product with shrink-wrap in preparation for transport if needed. Maintain warehouse and clean areas as directed.
Essential Responsibilities

• Unload or load Inbound Outbound merchandise
• Inspects packages on pallets before transporting them to a location
• Conducts pre- and post-shift equipment checks and periodic maintenance
• Identifies workplace hazards and ensures a safe warehouse
• Documents and reports equipment malfunctions
• When needed, count all pallets/cases in assigned area for accuracy
• When needed use the handheld device to locate and/or move pallets between locations
• Fill assigned pick lines from back stock reserve
• Must also be able to operate a 2500+ lb. electric pallet jack and maintain all safety standards
• Place pallets of products in areas designated by Supervisor/Manager (must use best judgment based on most recent instructions), moving pallets in a safe, orderly manner
• Thoroughly shrink wrap pallets when needed in preparation for transport, prioritizing as directed by the Supervisor/Warehouse Manager. Seal to ensure no slippage
• Must be on time for work, shifts, and breaks so that the warehouse runs efficiently
• Be respectful and courteous to fellow employees, management, and vendors
• Good communications skills
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Hard working and team player
• Must have reliable transportation

Skills and Qualifications

• Forklift certification from a company-sponsored training program
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Able to calculate; add, subtract, etc.
• Ability and willingness to work hours (40-45-hour work week) - Part time hours to be determined with Warehouse Manager approval.
• Proven ability to safely operate job-related equipment (forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, etc.) - some jobs may require training certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to read a Bill of Lading and verify cases/products on pallets
• Ability to properly tag pallets according to description, case count and code date.
• Have the ability to move products weighing up to 150 pounds when needed.
• Have the ability to carefully stack inventory and move it as required.
• Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• All employees in this position must have a company-sponsored physical to assess his/her ability to perform the essential functions of this position. Should the physical result in a questionable outcome, GCED will engage the employee in negotiations to determine if the employee can be reasonably accommodated within business guidelines.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
• Able to troubleshoot without supervision as necessary
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
• Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Gold Coast Eagle Distributing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.
• We are a drug free workplace employer. Candidates chosen to work at Gold Coast Eagle Distributing will be required to have a background check, a pre-employment health screening, as a condition of employment. All fees for tests are paid for by Gold Coast Eagle Distributing.

Working Conditions
The job requires this employee to work inside and outside of a large warehouse.
Air conditioning and coolers make the warehouse cooler. This employee is expected to use caution while on the job.
Employee Disclaimer:
This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Gold Coast Eagle Distributing reserves the right to revise the job description at any time and to assign additional duties and responsibilities as needed.
Employment with Gold Coast Eagle Distributing is at-will. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Gold Coast Eagle Distributing is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.