Warehouse Forklift Driver

Location

Overview

The role is based in our Avondale, Arizona Distribution Center and is Full Time, Weekday Shift in the Picking/Packing Outbound Department.

The schedule for the role is Monday - Friday – 7:00am – 3:30pm. (Plus OT)

Compensation

The wage for this position is based on many factors such as role requirements, skill set, years of experience and other organizational needs. The wage is $19 per hour.

Overview

This position/title/shift, which may vary depending on specific job assignment, performs tasks associated with:

• The storage, process and shipment of product while meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance and behavioral Vitamin Shoppe expectations.
• Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment (including RF Scanners), and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes within the Warehouse.

Responsibilities (The reason this job exists is to perform these functions. These functions are performed regularly, seriously impacts other jobs, and there are a limited number of employees whom performance of the function can be distributed).

Qualifications (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

This position, which may vary depending on specific job assignment, performs tasks associated with the receipt, storage, process and shipment of product utilizing Material Handling Equipment (i.e., Reach Truck, Order Picker, etc.) while meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance and behavioral Vitamin Shoppe expectations.  Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment (including RF Scanners), and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes within the Distribution Center.

• Safely retrieve merchandise from storage locations on a daily basis using Radio Frequency scanning guns and picking labels
• Complies with Vitamin Shoppe’s policies, guidelines and procedures as well as state and federal regulations, OSHA requirements in the storage, handling and movement of product
• Pull merchandise from storage locations using Order Filling equipment
• Put merchandise away from Receiving to storage locations using High Reach Forklift equipment
• Complete daily checklist for material handling equipment
• Ensure accurate picking/put-away of product
• Learn to be proficient in all put away functions
• Performs necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment
• Informs Process Manager or Lead of any problems and actively participates in process improvements

Other Functions:  

• Conduct cycle counting as required
• Assist in other areas of the Distribution Center as assigned

Education/Certification:      

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience.

Experience Required:

• 1-6 months material handling experience

Skill and Ability:

• Able to meet safety, quality, productivity and attendance requirements 

• Able to do continuous lifting up to 50 pounds 

• Able to communicate in English 

• Able to work in a fast pace environment 

• Able to work in a team environment 

• Able and willing to work overtime when required

• Able to operate material handling equipment

Benefits

• Competitive Wages - paid bi-weekly (every 2 weeks)
• Semi-annual Pay Increases
• Advancement Opportunities
• Consistent Schedule + overtime as needed
• Paid Sick, Vacation + Holiday
• Temperature Controlled Indoor Work Environment
• Great Benefits - Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance...and More!

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.