Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Overview

Operate forklifts to move, load, and manage warehouse materials.

Key Responsibilities

• inventory tracking
• order picking
• forklift operation
• loading diagrams
• safety inspections
• recycling docs

Tasks

-Track product locations within the warehouse and respond promptly to order requests. -Receive finished goods and raw materials, following standard operating procedures. -Pick products according to orders, palletize them, and prepare them for shipment. -Multi-task throughout the day by unloading, receiving, staging pallets, and loading shipments. -Safely operate LP sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, electric pallet jacks, propane, and/or stand-up electric lift trucks. -Handle recycling materials responsibly, count and record materials moved, and maintain accurate documentation. -Load trucks per loading diagrams, ensuring items are secured properly. -Adhere to all safety rules, report any incidents or unsafe conditions to management, and follow any other duties assigned by the supervisor. -Maintain a clean and organized warehouse by performing tasks like sweeping and trash removal. -Perform safety inspections before each shift and remove any malfunctioning equipment from service.

Requirements

• physical ability
• math skills
• 2-3 years
• english
• high school
• lifting

What You Bring

-Physical ability to see and step over obstacles, as well as hear forklift equipment. -Basic mathematical skills for calculations involving multiplication, division, addition, and subtraction. -Two to three years of related work experience. -Capable of standing or sitting for extended periods. -Lift properly. Learn the basic steps of proper lifting techniques and body positioning for pushing or -Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and spoken. -High school diploma or equivalent.

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Benefits

-Hourly Rate: $22.50

About Qep Co., Inc.

-Founded in 1979, the company pivoted from electronics to flooring tools after a bathtub-edging kit success ignited its growth from a garage in New York. -It cemented its place in retail by supplying Home Depot in 1982 and added Lowe’s in 1993, driving a wave of nationwide expansion. -Acquisitions throughout the ’90s and early 2000s—from Roberts to O’Tool to Vitrex—expanded its reach into Europe, Australia, and Latin America. -Today it designs, manufactures and distributes over 3,000 products—trowels, saws, adhesives, underlayments—for both professionals and DIYers. -Headquartered in Boca Raton with operations across North America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. -Typical projects range from commercial tile installations to home renovations, supported by its brands QEP®, ROBERTS®, Capitol®, PMM and more.

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