1st Shift Forklift Operator

Job description

**Job Description: Forklift Operator - Shipping**

**Make Your Mark.

Shape Your Future.**

It takes great people to achieve greatness.

People with a sense of purpose and integrity.

People with a relentless pursuit of excellence.

People who care about making things better For Those Who Make the World™.

Sound like you?

Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX, and more.

**Purpose of Position**

The Forklift Operator in the shipping department is responsible for the efficient and safe handling, loading, and unloading of goods.

This role ensures the timely organization and movement of products, optimizing dock operations while adhering to safety guidelines.

**What You’ll Do**

+ Operate forklifts to efficiently and safely unload incoming shipments from trucks and transport products to designated storage areas within the warehouse.
+ Execute timely completion of orders including pick tickets, full pallet picking, and shuttling of pallets for final order processing using scanners and computers.
+ Interact with management software systems and label printers.
+ Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments, material needs, and equipment needs.
+ Perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs, and whole body, such as lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials in a safe manner.
+ Keep the work area clean, free of debris, and safe to work in.
+ Support cross-training on other distribution center functions.
+ Perform other duties as assigned.

**Who You Are**

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good?

You care about quality – at every level.

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions.

You’re not intimidated by innovation.

In fact, you embrace it.

You also have:

+ A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
+ 1-2 years of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse or distribution environment.
+ Ability to obtain a forklift operator certification.
+ Broad knowledge of methods and procedures used in various distribution center functions.
+ Ability to understand daily goals and targets to maximize warehouse capacity.
+ Familiarity with product catalog numbers and handling characteristics.
+ Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations.
+ Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
+ Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
+ Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and use hands.
+ Capability to lift and/or move 10 lbs.

regularly and up to 50 lbs.

occasionally.
+ Resilience to work in environments occasionally exposed to extreme temperatures.
+ Ability to work in a scanner-directed job and achieve productivity and quality standards.
+ Ability to work on a stand-up forklift for an entire shift.

**What You’ll Receive**

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan:

+ Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement.
+ Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world.

We’re more than the #1 tools and storage company, with a leading presence in engineered fastening.

We’re visionaries.

Industry 4.0 innovators.

As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go.

That’s where you come in.

Join us!

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or any other protected characteristic.

**_We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too._**

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe.

Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker.

Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history.

Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

**Who We Are**

We’re the World’s largest tool company.

We’re industry visionaries.

We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative.

We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art “smart factory” products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet.

We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

**Benefits & Perks**

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement.

And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

**What You’ll Also Get**

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here.

Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

**Learning & Development:**
Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

**Diverse & Inclusive Culture:**
We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work.

We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done.

You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

**Purpose-Driven Company:**
You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

**EEO Statement:**
All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete an application or access our website, please contact us at (860) 827-3923 or at accommodations@sbdinc.com .

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