Night Forklift Operator (Reach / Cherry Picker)

About the position

The Night Forklift Operator is responsible for efficiently moving products within the warehouse, ensuring safety and productivity while adhering to company standards. This role involves operating a forklift, managing inventory, and maintaining a clean work environment to support the distribution of a wide range of products to various retailers.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the shipping office at the beginning of each shift for daily assignments and vehicle inspection.
• Inspects assigned lift and completes vehicle inspection sheet.
• Replenishes pick slots using the view request screen and manual replenish screen as needed.
• Performs knockdowns for selectors when required.
• Maintains correct counts and logs any discrepancies in inventory.
• Verifies that the correct product is being put in the appropriate pick location.
• Cuts and removes shrink wrap from all knockdowns.
• Removes all empty pallets from pick locations and aisles.
• Separates good, bad, and blue pallets and stages them neatly in the pallet staging area.
• Keeps the work area clean and free of debris.
• Operates the lift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Parks and recharges the lift in its appropriate spot at the end of the shift.
• Informs a lead, supervisor, or manager of any potential safety violations or company policy violations.
• Performs duties in accordance with HACCP and SQF policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Understanding of safety guidelines.
• Strong knowledge of applicable Bakco functions and RF systems.
• Warehouse/Operations experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple instructions and deal with standardized situations.
• Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of two-digit numbers.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of procedures in other areas of the warehouse for a more global understanding of all processes.
• Ability to read and communicate in English.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401K
• Vacation
• Growth and professional development opportunities
• Recognition for great work
• Company events and picnics