Overview
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Job purpose: Our Forklift Operator will receive, store and distribute material and products within the establishment by performing the various warehouse functions.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts safely to transport materials between receiving, storage, production, and shipping areas; perform routine equipment inspections.
- Read and interpret work orders, shipping documents, and requisitions to accurately pick, move, or distribute items.
- Organize inventory by sorting and placing materials on shelves, racks, or bins according to type, size, or product code.
- Assemble and fulfill customer orders, prepare items for shipment, and load materials onto trucks as required.
- Maintain accurate inventory records by counting items, completing documentation, and using computer systems for data entry.
- Label materials with identifying information and opened containers (crates, bales, etc.) as necessary.
- Process clear and accurate paperwork related to inventory movement and shipping.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memo.
- Ability to write short correspondence.
- Forklift certification a plus.
- 2+ years working in a warehouse environment. Distribution warehousing experience preferred.
Job Details
- Hourly Rate: $19.25 per hour
- Shift: 4:00 PM - 12:30 AM
Education
- High School Diploma/GED Preferred
Working Conditions
- Regularly working in a non-climate-controlled warehouse with exposure to cold, heat, damp or humid conditions.
- Exposure to loud noise.
- Exposure to dust, mechanical hazards, moving objects, and moving vehicles.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift, twist and carry 50 - 75 pounds; push/pull up to 160 pounds of product with equipment; handle pallets up to 2,000 pounds.
- Walking/Standing throughout the warehouse; standing when operating order picker or reach truck; sitting only when driving equipment.
- Lifting items weighing up to 150 pounds with assistance.
- Stooping and kneeling to fill orders or store products at floor level.
The above statements describe the general nature of work and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills. Duties may change to meet business needs.
What We Offer
- Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led groups and recognition platforms.
- Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
- Collaborative environment with customers and suppliers to promote healthier, safer, and more sustainable communities through responsible operations and innovative solutions.
- Healthcare benefits, 401k, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
About Veritiv
Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is a leading full-service provider of packaging solutions and also provides janSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers across industries with team members worldwide. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. EEO Policy US | EEO Policy Mexico. This description does not attempt to define the job\'s essential functions as defined by applicable disabilities law.