Forklift Driver - - Fresh Express

Streamwood, IL

About the Job

Job Summary

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for using a forklift, walker or hand jack to move materials within the warehouse, which may include raw product, dry goods, or finished goods. This position is responsible for following proper procedures for product rotation and flow through the warehouse. The incumbent is also responsible for all documents and procedures required for this function. He or she will also perform the task of picking and loading all orders via the Voice system. Utilization of this system is designed to limit discrepancies making their way to the customer. Incumbent will be proficient in the usage and troubleshooting of the Voice system to achieve this goal. The Warehouse Associate will be asked to maintain a safe level of speed when picking the assigned orders. The Warehouse Associate will be asked to either stage the order in an assignment area on the warehouse floor or to load the order directly into an assigned trailer.

Duties and Responsibilities

Inspect powered jacks/powered trucks for operating conditions and safety
Operation of powered jacks/powered trucks
Compliance to SOP's, Safety, and all other Fresh Express policies
Accurate, timely and efficient workflow for all assignments
Perform all documentation required for function being performed
Maintain clean and orderly work area, including all dock areas, raw and finished coolers
Communicate with assistant/supervisors, clerks, production, and QA as needed
Ensure warehouse cleanliness
Perform other duties as required or assigned
Use Voice system to pick and load orders

Requirements

Must be able to work weekends and holidays
Must possess basic math skills
Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Polish
Forklift certification strongly preferred
High School Diploma highly desirable
Food industry experience a plus
Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
Experience meeting or exceeding high internal/external customer expectations
Past experience working in a Voice order picking environment
Past experience working in a cold environment
Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction
Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred

Minimum of one year forklift experience, one year warehouse, or one year working in a cold environment

Other Information:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an
exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so
classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and
are subject to change at the discretion of the employer

Source : Fresh Express