WAREHOUSE - FORKLIFT OPERATOR/SCANNER

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for safely operating heavy equipment, including forklifts, cranes, and clamp trucks, to load, unload, and move materials efficiently within a fast-paced warehouse environment. This role requires strong knowledge of warehouse operations, materials handling, and safety protocols to ensure smooth shipping and receiving processes. Prior experience in warehouse distribution, order picking, and using warehouse management systems is highly desirable. The Forklift Operator will play a critical role in maintaining operational flow and supporting overall warehouse productivity.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, pallet jacks, and other heavy equipment to load and unload materials
• Pick orders accurately using RF scanners and assist with order picking processes
• Load and unload shipments efficiently while adhering to safety standards
• Assist with shipping & receiving activities, including verifying incoming and outgoing shipments
• Conduct routine inspections of equipment to ensure proper functioning and report any maintenance needs
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment in compliance with OSHA regulations
• Support warehouse management system data entry for inventory tracking and order processing
• Collaborate with warehouse supervisors to optimize material flow and storage solutions
• Perform heavy lifting tasks safely and efficiently during daily operations
• Assist with construction or materials handling projects as needed

Skills

• Proven experience operating forklifts, cranes, clamp trucks, and pallet jacks in a warehouse or construction setting
• Strong understanding of warehouse distribution processes and materials handling procedures
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards related to heavy equipment operation and warehouse safety
• Mechanical knowledge for troubleshooting equipment issues quickly
• Familiarity with warehouse management systems (WMS) and RF scanners for inventory control
• Ability to perform heavy lifting safely and efficiently over extended periods
• Experience with order picking, shipping & receiving, and load & unload activities
• Prior warehouse supervisor or construction experience is a plus
• Excellent attention to detail for accurate order fulfillment and inventory management

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where safety, efficiency, and teamwork are valued. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to operate heavy equipment responsibly while maintaining high standards of safety compliance.

In addition to the duties listed above, employees are required to adhere to Waterfront policies and procedures; work in a safe manner; perform duties as workload necessitates; maintain a positive and cooperative attitude; communicate regularly with your supervisor about work issues; demonstrate efficient time management; demonstrate regular and reliable attendance and punctuality; meet applicable productivity standards; and complete other duties as assigned by Waterfront from time to time.

This outline is not intended to be all-inclusive of the employees’ duties and responsibilities as they may change at the sole discretion of Waterfront Logistics.

Waterfront Logistics Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of the company’s employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.

This job description is intended to set forth the core functions required for this position and describe the general nature of the work performed by employees in this position. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as necessary. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of the Company’s business, competitive considerations or the work environment changes.