Forklift Operator

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise.

The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations

Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull or other powered equipment

Pulls and prepares products for shipment

Ensures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped

Performs picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standards

Moves product from staging and / or storage areas into trailers

Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods

Maintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and security

Assists in physical inventories

Ensures proper stock rotation

Conducts cycle counts as requested

Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge.

Shifts Open :

1st - 5 : 00 AM to 1 : 30 PM - must be flexible to work Over Time and weekends as needed

2nd - 2 : 00 PM to 10 : 30 PM - must be flexible to work Over Time and weekends as needed

Requirements :

At least 1 year experience forklift experience and / or using warehouse distribution equipment

Willingness to become forklift certified

Attention to detail

Excellent customer service skills

Other :

Must be able to lift and / or pull 50 lbs without restriction

Must be able to work in varying facility conditions.

Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed

To all agencies : Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of NFI about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms / employment agencies to any employee at NFI via-email, the internet or in any form and / or method will be deemed the sole property of NFI, unless such search firms / employment agencies were engaged by NFI for this position and a valid agreement with NFI is in place.

In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the NFI agency engagement process hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.