Forklift Operator – Weekend

 

 

BE PART OF SOMETHING REAL

 

HOW IS AEO ENSURING ASSOCIATE SAFTEY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19?

The well-being of our associates is our top priority. To help protect our associates, we’ve implemented the following safety protocols:

• Infrared temperature scanners upon entering
• Floor markers to designate 6 foot social distancing guidelines throughout the facility
• Gloves and masks provided to all associates
• Electrostatic cleaning 7x per week
• On-site nurses
• Hand sanitizer & hand washing stations
• Regular disinfecting during all shifts

YOUR ROLE:

As a Forklift Operator, you’re a key player in distribution center operations!  Your role includes safely unloading, loading, warehousing, and staging merchandise throughout the distribution center using a mechanical forklift or manual means as needed.

 

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Show Passion, Innovation, andTeamwork through a focus on People and Integrity-AEO’s core values!

• Sorting, warehousing,staging and loading/unloading of pallets and bins in an accurate, safe andefficient manner

• Unloading inboundfreight/loads and outbound freight

• Separating and loadingfreight on unpacking lines

• Staging outbound freight inshipping

• Receiving and warehousingincoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations

• Pulling merchandise fromracks or moving merchandise to open areas for pulling and distribution

• Replenishing and condensingmerchandise into most efficient location for order pulling

• Completing all paperworkfor any warehousing or replenishment activity in an accurate and neat manner

• Report allaccidents/injuries/near misses

• Performing other duties asassigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education orequivalent

• Strong English skills(written/spoken)

• Ability to lift cartons orbins repetitively that weigh up to 50 lbs.

• Manual dexterity isrequired.

• Ability to work andfrequently move throughout platform areas up to 30 feet above ground level

• Ability to frequently climbup to 60 stairs to reach picking locations

• Must be adaptable to changeby working within different departments

• Must be able to fill outpaperwork and forms neatly and accurately

• Ability to operateforklifts

• 1-2 years’ experienceoperating a Forklift

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

CONTINUOUS

FREQUENT

RARE/OCCASIONAL

Balance

Stand

Walk

 

Push/Pull (

Climb (1 step up to 5)

 

Handling/Gripping (

Low Level Work

 

Reaching (floor to overhead)

Carry up to 60ft (up to 20lbs.)

 

Neck Movement

Carry Up to 15ft (21 to 40lbs.)

 

Foot Action (up to 2 minutes)

Lift/Lower Overhead (up to 40lbs)

 

 

Finger/Pinching

   Continuous = 67% to 100%         Frequent = 34% to 66%             Rare/Occasional = 1% to 33%

   

  

 

 

AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (”EEO”) laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual’s race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law.