Reach Truck Operator
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Must be able to learn WM terminology/acronyms and understand radio frequency functions to perform tasks. Must be able to learn OSHA standards and be able to demonstrate competency in safety workplace procedures. Must be able to learn Hazardous Material Shipping regulations as required to perform shipping related functions.
• Ability to perform successfully in a team-oriented, time–sensitive, proactive, and multi-cultural environment with co-workers and supervision. Must effectively communicate warehouse functions and interpret operational procedures. Must be able to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Must be able to read, understand, and accept system directed work to verify inventory part numbers and to stock inventory accurately.
• Must have the physical stamina to move objects weighing up to 70 pounds to categorize merchandise in bulk stock area and fill flow racks with inventory.
• Must be able to successfully complete Mary Kay forklift certification within probationary period of 90 days and be able to demonstrate competency to operate a variety of industrial powered trucks and battery handling equipment safely. Must perform battery preventative maintenance and operate battery chargers safely. Must continuously demonstrate the ability to safely drive the forklift equipment and be able to maintain forklift certification requirements. An evaluation of the warehouser’s performance is conducted at least once every three years.
• Must have the ability to frequently stoop, crouch, kneel, push, pull, and reach to check pallets, pick cases and shrink wrap pallets. Must have the physical stamina to move objects weighing up to 70 lbs. to categorize merchandise in bulk stock areas and fill flow racks with inventory.
• Must be able to stand, sit and or walk for extended periods of time; lift 30% of the time to load product in bulk flow racks; push/pull, reach, or stoop 25% of the time to inspect, unload, and break down inventory.
• Incumbent must have sufficient visual acuity to operate forklift safely including yielding to pedestrian traffic and to identify and place various products in double deep bulk storage racks. Also, the incumbent must have good eye/hand coordination to operate forklift efficiently.
• Must have basic PC skills to operate WM system.
• Must be very detail-oriented to verify inventory information.
• Must possess a strong work ethic to accomplish goals and Company objectives.
• Must be able to utilize interpersonal skills to work well with and for others within the department and the Company.
• Incumbent must be able to maintain an attendance record in good standing. More specifically, incumbent is required to meet all "Attendance and Punctuality" guidelines as specified in Employee Handbook and is expected to know and follow all safety rules, policies, and procedures.