Forklift Operator 1st Shift- Equipment at 1-800-Flowers.com, Inc.

Atlanta, Georgia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Forklift Operation, Electric Pallet-Jack, Stock Picker, Counter Balance, RF Gun/Scanner, Warehouse Management System, Inventory Management, Material Handling, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Training, Communication, Safety Compliance, Multi-Tasking, Attention to Detail, Physical Stamina

Industry

Retail

Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a warehouse or distribution center environment. This is a vital role in our operations, ensuring the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the facility. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES * Certified to operate a variety of lift trucks: Electric pallet-jack, Stock Picker and Counter Balance. * Use RF gun/scanner and Warehouse Management System to research and gather information * Inspect equipment daily and complete pre-inspection form * Operate equipment in an array of surroundings and multi-temperature settings (-10° to 40°) * Put-away, transfer, retrieve, pick and deliver materials in storage. * Unload and load pallets from inbound and outbound trailers. * Pick or count inventory from upper locations while on stocker picker. * Pick and stack cartons onto a pallet for individual or store orders. * Coordinate and manage the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring adherence to established policies, procedures, and quality standards. * Serve as the lead, assist with supervising the flow of the work and process. * Assist with identifying process bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and propose and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs. * Demonstrate proficiency in department processes and troubleshoots problems and issues. * Provide one on one or group hands-on training for new and returnee associates on all functional aspects of the ticket processing job. * Foster a positive work culture that promotes teamwork, collaboration, and continuous improvement * Perform other duties as required Qualifications * High School diploma or equivalent preferred. * 6+ months of previous forklift experience on similar equipment. Basic reading (English) and math skills (counting, adding subtracting, multiplying and division). PC skills or previous inventory scanning experience required. * Successful completion of Safety Classroom Training and Harry & David Certification Electric Pallet Jack * Stock Picker * Counterbalance * Ability to sit for an extended amount of time. * Lift up to 50+ lbs. * Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, consistently meeting deadline with accurate and detailed results. * Honest and respectful communication * Compliance with company attendance standards.

Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating a forklift to move, stack, and retrieve materials within a warehouse. This role includes managing daily operations, supervising workflow, and ensuring adherence to policies and quality standards.