The Perishable Shipping Forklift Operator is responsible for operating and handling equipment for the purpose of moving, loading, unloading, picking and counting merchandise in accordance with production standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations
Efficiently stock and store merchandise in appropriate areas
Load, unload, move, stock and stage products and materials using a forklift, clamp truck or other power equipment
Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring the exact number and type of product is loaded
Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy
Comply with all OSHA and MSDS standards
Report quality variances
Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion
Ensure proper stock rotation and assist in physical inventories
Perform additional duties as assigned by management
Key Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older
High School Diploma or equivalent
Six months of warehouse and/or inventory experience
Forklift operator certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program is required within the first 30 days of employment
Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
Ability to use automated inventory control equipment
Have appropriate eye, hand and foot coordination to properly use various equipment and/or tools
Ability to load/unload, lift/move equipment/product which may weigh up to 100 pounds
Ability to mount and dismount forklift through the duration of the shift which requires bending, stretching, stepping, reaching, climbing and stooping
Ability to stand, walk, bend, crouch, stoop, reach, stretch, step, climb and/or sit frequently or through the duration of the shift
Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude
Ability to function as a team member and get along with others
About Company
Pay Transparency:
Starting rates will be no less than the local minimum wage and may vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates with unique qualifications may be considered for compensation above this range. Dependent on length of service, hours worked, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and/or Company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay*, PTO/Vacation pay*, paid holidays*, bereavement pay and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility). Associates in this position may be eligible for a quarterly bonus, subject to Company bonus plans. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
*For roles in Washington State: Sick pay and PTO/Vacation pay are accrued based on hours worked and paid holidays are issued at 7-9 days annually.
Company
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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