NFI Industries
Forklift Operator
NFI Industries, Newburgh, New York, us, 12551
Overview:
The
Forklift Operator
is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own. This position is responsible for operating a sit-down and/or clamp forklift equipment.Responsibilities:Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 4:30 pm to 3:00 amStacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull equipmentUnloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locationsPulls and prepares products for shipmentEnsures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shippedPerforms picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standardsMoves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailersOperates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methodsMaintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and securityAssists in physical inventoriesEnsures proper stock rotationConducts cycle counts as requestedMust have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledgeBasic safety understanding in operating equipmentResponsible for reporting safety concerns to management in a timely mannerReport inventory discrepancies to inventory control team and assists in resolutionMust be able to complete inspection form prior operating equipmentMust be able to use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventoryQualifications:
High School Diploma/GED preferredAt least 3 months forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipmentMust be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hoursMust be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restrictionRegular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the headWalking in the distribution center and around area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in lengthShould be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitationsAbility and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as neededMust be able to get NFI forklift certifiedMust have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and basic math skillsWe are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $20.00/HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay. This position may also be eligible for an additional $X/HOUR based on shift work.
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
The
Forklift Operator
is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own. This position is responsible for operating a sit-down and/or clamp forklift equipment.Responsibilities:Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday 4:30 pm to 3:00 amStacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, push-pull equipmentUnloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locationsPulls and prepares products for shipmentEnsures that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shippedPerforms picking duties in an efficient manner meeting customer service standardsMoves product from staging and/or storage areas into trailersOperates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methodsMaintains appropriate records and reports to guarantee inventory control and securityAssists in physical inventoriesEnsures proper stock rotationConducts cycle counts as requestedMust have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledgeBasic safety understanding in operating equipmentResponsible for reporting safety concerns to management in a timely mannerReport inventory discrepancies to inventory control team and assists in resolutionMust be able to complete inspection form prior operating equipmentMust be able to use RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventoryQualifications:
High School Diploma/GED preferredAt least 3 months forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipmentMust be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hoursMust be able to lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restrictionRegular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the headWalking in the distribution center and around area with great frequency, facilities are over a quarter mile in lengthShould be able to work in environments with variable noise levels, lighting conditions and temperature variation and able to access all areas of building without limitationsAbility and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as neededMust be able to get NFI forklift certifiedMust have attention to detail, excellent customer service skills and basic math skillsWe are excited to share the base hourly rate for this position is $20.00/HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants' qualifications, experience, education, geographic location, when determining a starting rate of pay. This position may also be eligible for an additional $X/HOUR based on shift work.
Employees are also eligible for a robust benefit program , which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Paid Parental Leave, among other benefit plan options.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)