What are the responsibilities and job description for the FORKLIFT OPERATORS position at Associated Grocers?
Summary
🌟Are you looking to advance your career? Join Associated Grocers, where we value our employees and offer competitive pay and opportunities for growth! The Forklift Operators provide exemplary service to both internal and external customers. This position operates electric powered forklifts to put away, replenish and move freight throughout the distribution center. Forklift Operators assigned to the Freezer Department are required to work in temperatures ranging from 32 to -20 degrees.
⭐Competitive Pay 💲, Weekly Payroll💵, Comprehensive Benefits Package 💪🏻, 401K Retirement Program🚢, Fantastic Team Environment⭐
Forklift Operator overnight opportunity from 10:00pm – until done.
Starting Pay $17.25
Pay at 90 Days $17.50 and up
Pay with Incentives $18-$20.70
***Pay range is dependent on department
Pay at 1 year $23.95
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED) preferred; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education. FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- Must pass drug and alcohol screen and successfully complete random screens.
- Ability to excel in a dynamic, fast-paced environment both individually as well as part of a team;
- Needs to be self-motivated, have a strong work ethic and practice ethical conduct;
- Reports to work on time and has a good attendance history
- Ability to routinely lift and move objects weighing 40-60 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Forklift Operators must also be able to work open-ended shifts, weekends, holidays and overtime.
- Ability to operate warehouse equipment in assigned area, including but not limited to: electric ride on pallet jack, pallet jack, and forklift.
- Able to wear all necessary personal protective equipment to perform job functions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Conduct and complete equipment inspection prior to operation.
- Use RF equipment to replenish and put away freight within the warehouse management system.
- Complete tasks, such as replenishments and putaways, as designated by the WMS.
- Verify date, including proper rotation and product type according to warehouse systems.
- Ensures freight is secured on a pallet prior to handling the product.
- Comply with all safety and sanitation rules, regulations, and guidelines; notify supervisor of unsafe/unsanitary conditions to maintain an inspection ready distribution center.
Salary : $24
