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We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
At FHI, you determine how much money you make, how fast you are, and how far you grow your career. It doesn't matter who you are or what your background is; we offer everyone the path to long-term success; the rest is up to you.
Warehouse Forklift Operators perform job duties in a warehouse setting and are expected to accomplish physically demanding work.
FHI is proud of our reputation of employing the industry's most reliable warehouse professionals. We go the extra mile to develop and retain quality associates and offer a career path to leadership roles with greater pay — an approach our customers acknowledge and appreciate.
We're looking for an experienced warehouse Forklift operator to join our team.
Job Responsibilities
- Operates reach forklift and other material handling equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performs pre-operational check of equipment.
- Utilizes WMS computer for put away and let downs for assignments.
- Maneuvers in and out of aisles doing let downs safely with selectors in the work area.
- Able to complete training and utilize other equipment as needed to perform job duties.
- Performs duties safely and efficiently while working in a fast-paced environment. Ensures that operations are aligned and performed to achieve production and safety goals.
- Work is performed in a warehouse setting and is physically demanding.
- This position is designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required.
- Equipment training is provided.
*Please note this is not a travel position; you should live close to the site in Collierville, TN.
We take pride in doing things right, and that includes the way we treat our associates. We offer:
- Starting Pay: $18.50 per hour
- Full-time, permanent positions with lots of associate development and internal promotion opportunities
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401k & paid time off!
- Awesome referral bonus & more incentives
- FHI offers weekly pay.
Education:
We believe that skills and experience are what truly matter. While education can be a valuable asset, it is not a strict requirement for success in this role.
Experience
- Experience operating powered warehouse equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts a plus.
- Experience working in a warehouse environment (e.g., order selector/picking product storage, product staging, powered pallet jack/forklifts, etc.)
- Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)
- Good verbal/written communication skills
- Willingness to work the required schedule.
- Ability to speak, read, and write English for effective communication.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
- Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customers.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Skills/Knowledge:
- Good verbal/written communication skills.
- Willingness to work the required schedule.
- Ability to speak and write English for effective communication.
- Basic math skills.
- Attention to detail and ability to follow directions.
- Interact respectfully and courteously with associates, co-workers, management, and customers.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
Work Environment:
- This position is designated as safety-sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner is required. Warehouse environment with extreme heat and cold temperatures.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift, walk, bend, twist, reach, push, and squat most of the workday.
- Handle cases weighing from 25 to 95 pounds and can expect to handle between 50 and 200+ pallets on any given day.
- The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., machinery alarms or alarms) in moderate to loud work environments.
If you want to take the first step in building a career where you are rewarded for working hard, click “Apply now” or visit our Careers page
to apply for the warehouse order selector position.
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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!