Fork Lift Operator

L&R is the largest distributor and the 6^th^ largest purchaser of cosmetics in the United States. We now distribute over 40,000 items (cosmetics, toys, school supplies, hosiery, hair accessories, OTC, HBA and more) through 3 regional warehouse locations in Arkansas, New Jersey and Nevada.

Job Summary – Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating powered industrial truck/forklifts to load and unload product and deliveries. The driver will need to move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Perform daily equipment checks, i.e., checking truck batteries
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Stack products in the correct storage bins at the direction of inventory control
• Ensure that loads are secure
• Promote a safe work environment

Supervision:

This position is frequently supervised by the Inbound Supervisor and Warehouse General Manager.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
• Forklift Operations Certification is preferred (or experience with other warehouse equipment)
• OSHA Certification is preferred (but not required)

Skills Required:

• Safety
• Time management
• Willingness to learn computerized scanning device

Physical Demands

This position requires standing and light lifting (up to 25 pounds) for 80% of the day and stooping for 20% of the day.