Fork Lift Operator

Forklift Operator

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6

th

largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey and Nevada.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating powered industrial truck / forklifts to load and unload products and deliveries. The driver will need to move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Perform daily equipment checks, i.e., checking truck batteries
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Stack products in the correct storage bins at the direction of inventory control
• Ensure that loads are secure
• Promote a safe work environment

Supervision :

This position is frequently supervised by the Inbound Supervisor and Warehouse General Manager.

Qualifications :

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

Forklift Operations Certification is preferred (or experience with other warehouse equipment)

OSHA Certification is preferred (but not required)

Skills Required :

Safety

Time management

Willingness to learn computerized scanning device

Physical Demands :

This position requires standing and light lifting (up to 25 pounds) for 80% of the day and stooping for 20% of the day.