2nd Shift Forklift Operator Shipping

Position Profile 

Title of Position: Forklift Operator - Shipping 
Job Code: 12993 
 
Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future. 
 
It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more. 
 
What You’ll Do 
As a Forklift Operator - Shipping, you’ll be part of our team located in Northlake, TX. You’ll get to:   

• Operate a variety of equipment, including dock stockers, reach trucks, turret trucks, and forklifts to efficiently load and transport products within the warehouse. 

• Complete orders in a timely manner by processing pick tickets, performing full pallet picking, and shuttling pallets for final order processing. 

• Interact with management software systems and label printers; read work orders or receive instructions to determine assignments and material needs. 

• Perform physical activities requiring lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and safe material handling. 

• Maintain inventory accuracy by scanning parts to and from proper locations; keep the work area clean, debris-free, and safe. 

• Support cross-training in other distribution center functions, perform daily forklift inspections, and carry out other assigned duties. 

Who You Are  
You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:   

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; 1-2 years of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment. 

• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification; broad knowledge of distribution center methods and procedures. 

• Ability to understand daily goals and maximize warehouse capacity; familiarity with product catalog numbers and handling characteristics. 

• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. 

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a scanner-directed job and achieve productive and quality standards. 

• Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, lift/move up to 50 lbs., and operate a stand-up forklift for an entire shift; resilience to work in environments with extreme temperatures.<