Forklift Operator

Job Details

Job Location: KY Frankfort - Frankfort, KY

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Description

Position: Operator, Forklift

Are you performance-driven and want to make a tangible impact?

Are you looking for professional growth opportunities and a chance to build a career?

Are you a problem solver who loves a good challenge?

Do you want to change the world one retail return at a time?

Our mission at goTRG is to solve the $700 billion problem of returns by increasing profits from returns and decreasing the environmental impact. We make it easy for retailers, manufacturers, vendors, and 3PLs to handle every item from the point of return to final disposition. We are the only company that manages the entire reverse logistics process end-to-end.

Our company is vertically integrated with SaaS, Supply Chain, and ReCommerce business units, working under one roof to make the most impact for our clients. By joining our team, you'll be a part of:

• SaaS that eliminates human biases from returns decisions and connects to every part of the retail ecosystem from the point of sale to supply chain to ReCommerce.
• Best-in-Class Reverse Supply Chain services.
• ReCommerce Services that list across 20+ high demand marketplaces.

Over the past decade, goTRG has experienced aggressive growth, and we are actively seeking qualified and passionate teammates in every functional area to help us solve returns. Come join our family that works hard, knows how to have fun, and stands firmly by their values of sustainability, innovation, teamwork, and partnership.

Position Summary:

goTRG is looking for a team oriented, driven, and energetic Forklift Operator. The Forklift Operator provides support to the supply chain through collecting, loading, shipping, and receiving warehouse products. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating technical equipment, optimizing loading for efficient logistics, and supporting other warehouse functions to ensure optimal operation of the business.

Primary Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the teammate occupying this position.

• Operate forklift or other hand truck
• Adhere to quality and customer service standards set forth by the company
• Perform cycle counts as required
• Pick, wrap and stage orders to be shipped
• Inspect and perform maintenance of forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Transport merchandise from receiving dock or reserve slots to proper location in the warehouse
• Maintain the proper replenishment in the computer, using a handheld device, when the pallet is put back in the rack
• Stack cases and rotate merchandise
• Refill benches and fill pallet slots
• Pull material/products to deliver to production lines
• Move/Slot finished product from production to designated storage area
• Pull finished product from storage and load on trailers
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, pack size and description Unload material/product from trailers
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace
• Consolidate partial pallets for incoming good
• Follows standard work methods
• Practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible
• Help identify cost/time-saving measures to increase production on the line

Qualifications

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent degree
• Must be 18+ years old
• Valid Forklift license/certification
• 2+ years of experience as a lift-truck operator in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Experience with RF warehouse management systems (preferred)
• Operational knowledge in a WMS/Tasking environment
• Technical Capacity
• Frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms
• Must successfully lift up to 25 lbs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Embody goTRGs company values: Team, Innovation, Partnership, and Sustainability
• Strong time management and project management skills
• Demonstrated initiative
• Ability to think creatively and problem-solve when faced with new challenges
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, and deliver quality work in an efficient manner
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Ability to succeed in a team environment