Warehouse Return Merchandise Forklift Operator

Objective:

The Warehouse Return Merchandise Associate’s primary function is to unload returned route trucks and sort products and materials to correct inventory locations.

Accountabilities:

• Successfully operate a forklift in a specific area which includes receiving offloading and put away, dunnage sorting and loading.
• Responsible for dunnage sorting and counting when returned from routes.
• Manage the bulk return process.
• Assist the night loading crew with loading and shuttling trucks.
• Secondary key holder securing the facility at night by making sure all exits and entrances are locked, and alarm has been set.
• Confirm good dates on all saleable products returned from out in the by putting in appropriate containers and returning to correct pallets.
• Maintain proper rotation of dates in the re-work area.
• If non-saleable product is found in the warehouse due to leakers or damage, it is sorted and reworked or disposed of appropriately.
• All re-worked products will be logged and turned in for proper inventory adjustments.
• General housekeeping of warehouse in downtime (floors, walls, cobwebs, etc.).
• Assist in loading trucks for outbound delivery when needed.

Qualifications:

• At least 1-2 years of experience in handling forklifts, pallet jacks and other PIT equipment.
• Great attention to detail.
• Diligent and punctual.
• Ability to work in a team environment and handle all duties as assigned.
• Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs. on a repetitive basis from ground level and overhead.
• Candidate must pass a post offer non-DOT drug screen, physical, lift test and background check.