Forklift Operator Warehouse Receiver 

Reports to:  Warehouse Manager

Shift: Day 7:00am-3:30pm

Position Objective:

Warehouse staff members are responsible for efficient, safe and accurate loading of the delivery trucks and performing the assigned warehouse maintenance tasks.

Description of Physical Tasks:

Keep all warehouse load areas and grounds clean.  Place product on hand truck or dolly (approximately 20 to 50 lbs per case).  Fills racks, pushes/pulls pallets and loads appropriate GDC Birmingham products.  Climbing on and off forklifts numerous times a day in a safe manner.

Responsibilities Include

• Must report to work on time and clock in and out daily.
• Start pulling product and building the transfer loads as soon as the load sheets are available.
• Pull product and build each load directly from the transfer sheet.
• Prior to starting the loading process, review the total quantity to be pulled and the truck it is to go on.  Discuss any space concerns with the Warehouse Manager.
• Pull and load the exact amount listed on the transfer sheets.
• Pay close attention to rotation. First product received in should be first out. Down stack all partial pallets.
• Load the product on each truck properly to prevent damage.
• Visually inspect all cases loaded to ensure they are in saleable condition.
• Be aware of code dates to ensure beer has been properly rotated in warehouse.
• Require a count of the actual quantity of product received to agree with quantity shown on the bill of lading.
• Restock pick up area and flow racks when needed.
• Upon completion of the loading or unloading of each truck give the load sheet to the Warehouse Manager for verification.
• Prior to the end of your shift each day ensure all empty pallets are removed from the pick area and properly stored.
• Clear the pick area of debris and stretch wrap at the end of the truck unloading process each day.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the owners, managers and other employees.
• Maintain open and clear communications with the vendors and retailers that do business with the company.
• Obtain from the Warehouse Manager approval prior to working in excess of your regular schedule.
• Dress in uniform and maintain your personal appearance in a professional manner and according to company policy.
• Conduct all your activities within the guidelines of all company policies and procedures.
• Conduct all of your activities in accordance to the local, state and federal liquor control regulations.
• Perform all work activities in accordance to the safe work practices, policies and procedures.
• Adhere to all established inventory control procedures and practices.
• Stack all empty kegs and separate by brands and size. Load and unload trucks each morning.
• Clean warehouse, warehouse grounds and keg yard on a daily basis.
• All warehouse employees are required to use forklift and pallet jacks. All employees will be certified before operating lifts or pallet jacks.
• All other duties as assigned. 

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