Distribution Material Handlers - Forklift
Core
Operate forklifts and powered material handling equipment to receive, store, pick, assemble, palletize, and ship products and POS materials in a high-volume food distribution warehouse.
Role type
Distribution Material Handler (Forklift Operator)
Builds
Palletized and non-palletized consumer food products and point-of-sale materials for shipment
Domain
Food manufacturing and distribution
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Forklift operation, powered material handling equipment operation, RF scanning, voice-picking systems, inventory accuracy, cycle counting, 5S continuous improvement, physical lifting (up to 50 lbs frequently, 100+ lbs occasionally), safety compliance
Preferred skills
Warehouse experience, shipping/receiving experience, WMS experience, food manufacturing experience
Technologies
RF scanners, voice-picking systems, forklifts, powered industrial trucks
Responsibilities
Load and unload trailers, sort and place products on racks, pick and assemble customer orders, label incoming and outgoing shipments, verify quantities, perform daily equipment inspections, maintain clean work areas, participate in cycle counts and 5S initiatives
Seniority
Entry-level to Individual Contributor