Forklift Driver - Food Authority : Job Details

Since its inception in 1977, the team of highly skilled employees at Food Authority have been dedicated to one simple goal: providing the finest quality products and services to its customers. We strive to satisfy a customer's needs by ensuring that the freshest, most delicious produce and grocery items are delivered in a timely and efficient manner. Today over four decades later, our family owned, and operated company maintains the 24/7/365 core philosophy and has locations in Melville, NY, as well as Jessup, MD and Westborough, MA.

Position Overview:

The forklift operator replenishes all products as selection inventory depletes. Forklift operators work with the inventory supervisor, warehouse leads and management to ensure inventory concerns are addressed, product replenished quickly for selectors, and the rotation of stock is completed daily.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with Electric Jacks and Forklifts required
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment is important.
• The ability to work flexible hours.
• The ability to lift heavy objects.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize as necessary
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess excellent communication skills with co-workers and external customers
• Computer savvy, experience with BusyDo/ERP a plus
• Follow safety guidelines and policies

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to lift 25/50/80 pounds regularly
• The ability to respond quickly to sounds
• The ability to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
• The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations

Key Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading materials from vehicles.
• Moving pallet-packed materials around the site or storage facility.
• Checking loads are secure.
• Performing equipment checks and basic maintenance.
• Work on Electric Jacks and Forklifts
• Required to rotate stock as necessary to maintain Safe Quality Foods (SQF)
• Fill pick slots as depleted by selectors to minimize shortages for the stores
• Put away and store all frozen deliveries

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 yrs. or over
• 1 year experience with Electric Jacks and Forklifts required
• Previous experience unloading trucks required
• Proficiency in RF scanners.

Work Schedule & Conditions:

• Work week is Sunday-Friday
• 1st shifts start 5AM
• Must be able to work in cold environments and on concrete floors.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Race, Religion, Color, National Origin, Citizenship, Sex, Age, Disability, Ancestry, Veteran Status, Genetic Information. In addition to federal law requirements, the Food Authority complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.