Crate and Barrel is hiring: Forklift Operator in Newton

Overview

We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Forklift Operator.

At our Distribution Centers, we carefully pick, pack, and ship to our customers’ homes and into our award-winning stores. Our assortment includes more than 13,000 SKU’s between each of our brands. We are curious and ask ourselves is there a better way to do this? As part of the team here, you\u2019ll ensure every product we sell online or in-stores is delivered on time and with quality, ensuring our customers are amazed and delighted with their selection. The Distribution Center Forklift Operator is responsible for transferring goods and materials from incoming and outbound shipments via power industrial equipment (forklifts, reach trucks, stock pickers, etc).

A day in the life as a Forklift Operator

• Use materials handling equipment to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise or materials stored on various levels throughout the warehouse/cross-dock
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities
• Perform safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift
• Maintain accurate inventory and reports any discrepancies
• Perform all routine equipment servicing including, but not limited to attaching a battery charger, replenishing fuel, and checking for safety of operations
• Clean up and dispose of boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotate through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participate in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Perform all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What you\u2019ll bring to the table

• Basic English Language proficiency
• Ability to work in a team environment

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Retail

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