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
Requirements:
Job Related & Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to lift and/or pull and lift 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
Minimum Experience, Education, and Training Required:
- 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
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About NFI
NFI is a family of companies,(NFI Transportation, NFI Distribution,
NFI Logistics, NFI Real Estate, NFI Intermodal, NFI Leasing and the Vineland Construction Company), dedicated to serving the supply chain logistics industry.
Founded in 1932, NFI has grown to become one of America’s premiere leaders in 3rd party logistics with over $800 million annual revenues and 5,500 energized professionals nationwide.
NFI supports a drug free work environment. All positions are subject to pre-employment screening to include drug, criminal, social security, and motor vehicle checks.
We offer a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package to include: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term disability, 401(k) and much more.
For more information about us, visit us on the web at;
www.nfiindustries.com
NFI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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