Shipping & Receiving Forklift Driver

Position Summary

The Shipping & Receiving Forklift Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient loading, unloading, staging, and shipping of bottled water products within a fast-paced warehouse environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring customer orders are accurate, products meet quality standards, and shipments are delivered on schedule. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, detail-oriented, and experienced in operating forklifts and RF scanning equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving

• Load and unload inbound and outbound trailers and shipping containers using a forklift.
• Receive incoming shipments and verify products against purchase orders and shipping documentation.
• Prepare outbound shipments for retail customers, including Walmart, Aldi, Dollar General, and Family Dollar.
• Verify shipping routes and delivery schedules to ensure shipments depart on time.
• Inspect trailers and containers prior to loading to ensure they are clean, safe, and suitable for transport.
• Secure loads to prevent product damage during transportation.

Warehouse Operations

• Stage rows of pallets in designated warehouse locations for efficient loading and inventory flow.
• Transport pallets of bottled water throughout the warehouse using a forklift.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow warehouse procedures for inventory rotation and product storage.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed to support operations.

Order Accuracy

• Use an RF scanner to receive, locate, pick, and verify inventory.
• Check customer orders for accuracy prior to shipment.
• Verify product quantities, pallet counts, and shipping documentation.
• Ensure all shipping paperwork is complete and accurate before trucks depart.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or distribution environment required.
• Experience in shipping and receiving operations preferred.
• Proficient in using an RF scanner.
• Ability to read shipping documents, packing lists, and warehouse labels.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Basic math and inventory verification skills.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced warehouse and distribution facility.
• Regular exposure to warehouse traffic, forklifts, and loading docks.
• May work inside trailers and shipping containers during loading and unloading operations.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as business needs require.

Preferred Skills

• Forklift certification (or ability to become certified).
• Experience with warehouse management systems (WMS).
• Knowledge of shipping and receiving procedures.
• Experience handling palletized consumer packaged goods.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and quality standards.

Key Success Factors

• Accurate order fulfillment.
• Safe forklift operation.
• Attention to product quality.
• Timely shipment preparation.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Dependable attendance and productivity.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Frequently bend, twist, reach, squat, and climb.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift.
• Perform repetitive movements in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Safely operate a forklift for extended periods.

EOE

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