Forklift Operator, Warehouse 3rd Shift at Herbalife in Winston Salem, North Carolina

Job Description:

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Herbalife is a global nutrition company that has helped people pursue a healthy, active life since 1980. Our nutrition, weight-management and personal care products are available exclusively through dedicated independent Distributors in more than 80 countries. Our Mission is to change people’s lives by providing the best business opportunity in direct selling and the best nutrition and weight-management products in the world.

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Forklift Operator will operate a forklift to transport product within the warehouse safely and efficiently. This position will also perform receiving and/or shipping functions as assigned by department supervisor. In addition, the Forklift Operator will assist with daily cycle count and yearly physical inventory processes.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES: 

• Record product transfers within the warehouse and provide real-time updates to the Oracle inventory management system with the use of the radio frequency bar coding system. If system is unavailable, accurately record products transferred on a Move Ticket and return to the Warehouse Supervisor for immediate update into the Oracle inventory management system.


• Operate forklifts in a safe and appropriate manner to ensure no damage occurs to the product, pallet racks, trucks, forklifts, and other equipment within the warehouse while loading/unloading trucks, transferring, and storing products.


• Process in a timely manner all inbound and/or outbound shipments in accordance with applicable SOPs.


• Perform daily forklift inspections to ensure optimum use of material handling equipment. Document the inspection on the daily checklist and report any equipment problems to the Warehouse Supervisor immediately.


• Perform cycle count and physical inventory processes in accordance with set counting schedules. Accurately record counts and report any variances found during count process. 


• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area keeping a constant watch for any safety issues. Notify Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Manager or Security immediately of any unsafe working conditions or practices observed in the work area. Immediately report any and all accidents which you witness or are involved in, to the Warehouse Supervisor or any other management staff, or Security.


• Perform other functions and duties as assigned or necessary.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills:

• Ability to carry out responsibilities under general supervision


• Read, write and understand English with good oral communication skills


• Ability to function as an effective team member and work well in a moderately stressful environment


• Ability to respond effectively and positively in a rapidly changing warehouse environment


• Clean, neat, organized and alert

Experience:

• One year forklift operator and general warehousing experience


• Experience with warehousing operations as it relates to the specific functions of product movement, inventory systems, and forklift operations


• Experience with radio frequency bar code scanners

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 years’ experience in general warehousing