Forklift Shipping & Receiving Operator - Entry Level

Harpoon Warehouse- Woburn near 110 Commerce, Woburn MA

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW The Forklift Shipping and Receiving Operator is responsible for coordinating the activities of employees during a given shift along with making decisions regarding the movement of pallets or materials to maximize efficiencies and overall productivity of the shift. The ideal candidate will ensure warehouse tasks and activities are carried out following company health and safety procedures and compliance standards. POSITION DUTIES Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Establishing operational procedures for verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials and tracking warehouse inventory Ensuring logs are filled out accurately each time a lift is signed out Loading and unloading materials from trailers Moving pallets or materials on pallets/crates around the facility Stacking pallets or materials in the correct manner and following inventory control instructions Checking to ensure loads are secure Building pallets when necessary Efficient and Accurate Product Handling: Maintaining reasonable inventory levels by transferring or putting pallets away on racks to keep the work flow running smoothly Ensuring all pallets are properly tagged and wrapped prior to storage or being shipped Keeping warehouse stocked, ensuring minimal damage and avoiding mixing of product dates Safety: Maintaining an orderly and safe work environment Control of load and constant awareness of surrounding staff and environment Safe and efficient handling of lifts and other material-handling equipment as trained REQUIREMENTS/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: 3-5 years of related experience, preferably in a distribution environment OSHA approved Forklift Certification Proper use of PPE Ability to obtain and maintain a Massachusetts Hoisting License Advanced understanding of product rotation and perishable product management Advanced math and computer skills Excellent safety record Familiarity with maintenance and safety procedures for warehouse equipment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to stand and/or be on the move 8 hours a day Ability to work in a fast-paced working environment for distribution pulling, cutting, packing and shipping orders; must be able to meet required daily goals Ability to lift up to 50 lbs as needed during the course of a normal work day POSITION: Forklift Shipping and Receiving Operator DEPARTMENT: Woburn Warehouse FLSA: Full Time, Non-Exempt SHIFT: 7am to 3pm M-F JOB GRADE: Kilderkin REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager To apply, please go directly through our Careers page: