Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

Job Description Description:Job Summary:The Warehouse Associate is dedicated to maintaining a clean and organized warehouse while ensuring the safety of drivers and our customers' valued freight. This role requires constant movement and operation of a forklift to move heavy shipments. This position requires constant monitoring of potential danger or threats to safety and performing actions to prevent damage or injury. It is the responsibility of the warehouse associate to efficiently load and unload trucks, and consult manifests to ensure the accuracy of goods received or shipped. The warehouse associate's purpose is to protect our customers' assets and act as a safeguard to reduce the company's financial expenses.Supervisory Responsibilities:NoneDuties/Responsibilities:Safely load/unload freight from trucksAssist drivers in locating freightMaintain a clean and organized warehouseArrange shipments according to destinationStage freight that is to be recovered from the dock or scheduled to delivery early AM next dayOperate a forklift to safely move freightWeigh, measure, and package freightShrink wrap, and securely band freight to palletsAdvise supervisor of any damaged/missing freight or discrepanciesMaintain detailed inventories of freightSweep warehouseTake out trash from offices and break roomSet or disarm alarmEnsure sensors, alarms, doors are working properlyAct in compliance with safety regulationsRequirements:Required Skills/Abilities:Excellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsExcellent organizational and attention to detailAbility to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environmentAbility/license to operate a forkliftAbility to prioritize tasksEducation and Experience:High School DiplomaForklift experience (1 year)Forklift certificationPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods of standing and walkingProlonged periods of sitting on a forkliftMust be able to lift/push up to 25 pounds at times