High Reach Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Now hiring for High Reach Forklift Operator / Warehouse Coordinator in Newport News, VA!

Position Title : High Reach Forklift Operator

Shift : 3 : 00pm – 11 : 30pm, Monday – Friday (required overtime, weekdays and weekends)

Training : 7 : 30am - 4 : 00pm, Monday - Friday

Pay : $19.00 / hr

What we are looking for in a High Reach Forklift Operator :

The Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for the accurate storage, shipping, receiving, and cycle counting and location accuracy for all products stored in either frozen or dry goods warehouse areas. This job requires a high degree of organizational skills and ability to work effectively with other organizations on a daily basis.

Additionally the Forklift Operator must be capable of utilizing the current ERP application and / or RF technology equipment and capable of operating a forklift for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking, kitting and counting products.

Responsibilities of High Reach Forklift Operator :

• Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklifts. And capable of passing certification training.
• Unload and move inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations or production floor and efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate area.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact quantity and type of product required is loaded and shipped.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Fulfillment of work orders per manufacturing schedule.
• Requires issuing materials or returning material in a real-time basis via RF technology to / from work-orders.
• Capable of backing up all functions associated with warehousing in both frozen and dry goods areas.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and / or damage and infestation.
• Perform daily cycle counts and participate in annual physical inventories.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety and report anything which may compromise food safety to management.
• Performs inventory transfers / transactions and adjustments to inventory balances using the ERP application and / or RF technology.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Ensure proper stock rotation via FIFO principles.

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Working conditions for High Reach Forklift Operator position :

Physical requirements / allergens :

The Lee Group is driven by our purpose and passion : aligning talent, growing businesses and changing lives! And that’s what the right job can mean for a family and what the right employees can mean for a business.

We get up every day and come to work for one reason, putting the right people in the right seats.

We are guided by our core values :

Work with us and we will put over 50 years of experience to work for you!

The Lee Group is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All applicants must be willing to submit to pre-employment screenings including drug tests and criminal background checks.

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