What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Cherry Picker Operator position at Grand Furniture?
This role requires experience operating a Cherry Picker. You also must be ok with heights because you'll be going up into the air with the load and manually moving products onto and off the lift.
Our Cherry Pickers are responsible for assisting material handlers in moving inventory in and out of bin locations while properly documenting all inventory movements. You'll work in a team environment to meet overall Distribution Center production goals and objectives. Cherry Pickers also assist with cleanliness throughout the Distribution Center and ensure a safe working environment.
Primary Functions:
- Performs picking and put away processes at elevated heights (20’ – 40’).
- Performs the picking and pulling for delivery and customer pick up areas.
- Meets or exceeds performance standards determined for each of the functions with assigned duties.
- Practices safe and secure material handling methods and distributes merchandise properly in accordance with product handling standards and to utilize the maximum amount of space and avoid damages.
- Reports errors to supervisor.
- Completes all documentation neatly and accurately using RF equipment.
- Stamps merchandise.
- Operates manual and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Utilizes Distribution Center Management System.
- Completes yearly scheduled safety and procedure training.
- Maintain a safe work environment, including performing job functions in a safe manner, daily inspections of equipment, and maintaining good housekeeping practices.
Secondary Duties (assist in other departments as needed where trained)
- Unloading & Tagging
- Prepping
- Return to Stock & Customer Pick Up
- Delivery Driver Helper
- Cleaning & Recycling
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communications skills.
- Ability to effectively communication with associates.
- Problem solving skills.
- Basic numerical reasoning skills
- Ability to complete paperwork in an accurate, neat and efficient manner.
- Demonstrates advanced knowledge of Distribution Center Management System (GERS).
- Ability to work independently.
- Maintain appropriate attendance standards.
Qualifications
Required Experience:
- 3 – 5 years lift driver experience.
- Must be able to become certified in order to efficiently and safely operate a forklift within the time frame specified by management.
Education:
- High School diploma or GED
Working Conditions
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
- Arrive to work on time and fit for duty.
- Use needed safety equipment as required for each job.
- Wear appropriate safety (steel-toed boots) shoes at all time on the job site.
- Follow work instructions and procedures as defined by Grand Brands Management Team.
- Capable of working independently without supervision.
- Be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
- Ability to pass a lift assessment with push/pull of 250 pounds with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to physically move furniture/merchandise utilizing hand truck as necessary.
- Ability to operate material handling equipment (i.e. stock picker, etc.).
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work overtime, working overtime is sometimes required.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts or to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $16.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience operating a Cherry Picker?
- This position requires wearing a harness and going up on a Cherry Picker. Are you ok with heights?
- Are you available to work Tuesday - Saturday?
- This position pays $16.00/hr., is this within your pay expectation?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $17