Lift Operator

Why Us?

Under minimal supervision, the Lift Operator operates lift equipment to receive, transfer, and shelve inventory across bulk, warehouse, shelf, and off-site locations. This role ensures the efficient use of space and helps maintain safe, organized inventory areas. Additional responsibilities include maintaining inventory accuracy across all warehouse locations and safely operating company vans and trucks. The Lift Operator must be aware of and follow all established safety procedures.

• Pull and move inventory as directed by the Supervisor to maintain appropriate stock levels across all locations

• Complete inventory paperwork accurately and in a timely manner

• Perform Inventory Maintenance transactions that accurately reflect all inventory movement

• Unbox, identify, and label inventory correctly to support shelf replenishment

• Determine correct quantities of inventory for shelving or bulk storage

• Consistently meet or exceed departmental productivity benchmarks

• Report damages according to established procedures and communicate issues to the Supervisor

• Track and report individual daily production statistics for management review

• Help maintain clean, organized, and safe inventory areas

• Accurately shelve product in the correct locations, verifying product against paperwork

• Complete shelving paperwork accurately, noting any shelf-to-shelf moves clearly

• Maintain inventory integrity by straightening and organizing shelves during shelving tasks

• Palletize, wrap, and deliver product to the correct inventory areas

• Sign for deliveries and sort incoming shipments, unloading products from delivery trucks

• Locate pallets and assign them to appropriate bulk storage locations

• Ensure partial and multi-box shipments are processed accurately and efficiently

• Operate company forklifts, WAVE machines, and vehicles to support safe and efficient product movement

• Must demonstrate product knowledge as required by level of position

• Must be able to operate specialized inventory computer systems (including Optical Pattern Identifier) to level required by position

• Must be able to independently structure and organize regular working activities

• Must be able to follow detailed procedures and recognize detailed differences in product

• Must be flexible and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities

• Must be able to work in a pressured, high-volume work environment

• Must be able to work in a team environment

• Must be familiar with a variety of computer programs including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

• Must have strong English communication skills, both verbal and written

• Must have organized work habits and be willing to maintain orderly and clean work area

• Must follow all safety regulations

• Standing, walking, bending, and stooping required – often for long periods of time

• Must be able to occasionally push, pull and climb ladders safely

• Must be able to occasionally push and pull product carts safely

• Must be physically strong and able to frequently lift, move, and stack up to 50 pounds

• Should possess a strong commitment to providing excellent service to Replacements’ internal and external customers

• Must be certified to operate a forklift, WAVE/Joey and a manual & electric pallet jack

• Must be capable of operating Replacements’ 26’ company truck and maintain a valid Class C drivers’ license, with a clean driving record