Forklift Operator/Order Picker

Forklift Operator / Order Picker

Department : Warehouse Location : Woburn, MA

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Forklift O perator / Order Picker position is responsible for picking and staging orders set to ship out the following day .

The ideal candidate will ensure warehouse tasks and activities are carried out following company health and safety procedures and compliance standards.

POSITION DUTIES

• Responsibilities include but are not limited to : *
• Operating a forklift
• Ensuring logs are filled out accurately each time a lift is signed out
• Building orders, confirming orders are accurate and complete
• Moving pallets or materials on pallets / crates around the facility
• Stacking pallets or materials in the correct manner and following inventory control instructions
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• Efficient and Accurate Product Handling : *
• Maintaining reasonable inventory levels by transferring or putting pallets away on racks to keep the workflow running smoothly
• Ensuring all pallets are properly tagged and wrapped prior to storage or being shipped
• E nsuring minimal damage and avoiding mixing of product dates
• Safety : *
• Maintaining an orderly and safe work environment
• Control of load and constant awareness of surrounding staff and environment
• Safe and efficient handling of lifts and other material-handling equipment as trained

REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS :

• 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in a distribution environment
• OSHA approved Forklift Certification
• Proper use of PPE
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Massachusetts Hoisting License
• Advanced understanding of product rotation and perishable product management
• Advanced math and computer skills
• Excellent safety record
• Familiarity with maintenance and safety procedures for warehouse equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

• Ability to stand and / or be on the move 8 hours a day
• Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment for distribution pulling, cutting, packing, and shipping orders; must be able to meet required daily goals
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed during the course of a normal workday

POSITION : Forklift Shipping and Receiving Operator

DEPARTMENT : Woburn Warehouse

FLSA : Full Time, Non-Exempt

SHIFT : 7 am to 3 pm M-F

JOB GRADE : Kilderkin

REPORTS TO : Warehouse Manager