Stand Up Reach Forklift Operator

pbspanAbout Zep Inc./span/b/ppspan /span/ppspanZep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food amp; beverage. We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep®, Enforcer®, Misty®, TimeMist®, TimeWick, and Country Vet®. Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC./span/pp/pp/ppJob Description:/ppSummary:/ppStand up / Reach Lift Truck Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to stand up forklifts, walk behinds, and pallet jacks.  This position is responsible for off-loading inbound materials, receiving, put-a-way, replenishment, order picking and outbound loading./ppbr /Essential Functions:/pulliLoad and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner./liliLoad, unload, pick, put-away, consolidate, stack and stage products and materials using a stand up / reach forklift or other power equipment./liliMove product to storage areas with proper equipment./liliEfficiently stack and safely store the merchandise in the designated area./liliPick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped./liliOperate stand up / reach forklift at extreme heights./liliRead orders and fulfill orders by using SAP RF scanners./liliCheck or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation./liliAssist in maintaining the security of the warehouse./liliConduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety./liliParticipate in physical inventories, as needed./liliAs directed by management, perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking./liliOperate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not limited to) stand up forklifts, walk behinds, pallet jacks, and double pallet jacks./liliPromptly report all safety malfunctions on equipment./liliComply with OSHA standards./liliMust be able to meet distribution center standards./liliMaintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.  Practice 5S./liliFollow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift./liliCharge or change forklift battery as instructed./liliPerform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed./liliTools and Technology: Computer, Warehouse management system and related components, Pallet Jack, high lift, and stand up lift truck./liliInspect each pallet and or case for proper quantities, items brands, and follow any special instructions and /or additional documentation./li/ulp/ppQualifications:/pulliMust be able to read, write and communicate in English./liliMust have minimum 6 months experience (warehouse, stand up / reach lift)/liliBasic math (addition and subtraction)./liliMust be able to stand for 8 hours per day for up to 6 days a week./liliMust be able to work overtime as needed./liliHigh School Diploma or equivalent/liliKnowledgeable of where pallets are to be placed in locations based on box size amp; product/liliExperience with safe amp; secure material handling methods amp; distributes goods properly in accordance with processing standards/liliExperience with safe amp; secure loading methods to utilize the maximum amount of trailer space amp; avoid product damage/liliPerforms all aspects of material handling manually amp; through the use of powered equipment within a distribution center./liliMust be willing to be trained amp; certified on reach truck amp; order picker./liliExperience in WMS / WM, amp; RF scanner skills./liliAbility to bend, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull amp; lift cartons/bins weighing approximately up to 50 pounds repetitively daily/liliEyesight (with or without correction) to place pallets 28 feet high in warehouse racking./li/ulp/ppWorking Conditions:/ppWorking in non-climate controlled environment, working around moving machinery / heavy equipment, and in close proximity of others and racking systems./pp/pp/pp/ppbspanOur Values/span/b/pp/ppAt Zep, we have developed a set of values focused on bringing even greater cohesion to our workplace. As part of this plan, we introduced a values framework called S.P.E.E.D. to align with our purpose of making the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive./pullibspanStewardship:/span/b We continuously improve the safety of our people and products, and we protect the planet by innovating solutions to reduce our environmental impact./li/ulullibspanPassion for Problem Solving/span/b: We listen to our customers and actively work to find solutions for unique situations. We think creatively to innovate and seize opportunities that will drive growth and make all our customers’ and consumers’ lives better./li/ulullibspanEmpowerment/span/b: We encourage and lead our people to be accountable by equipping them to make decisions and own the outcome/li/ulullibspanExpertise/span/b: We create innovative solutions and partnerships that are relevant to service our communities and customers./li/ulullibspanDoing the Right Thing/span/b: We expect our people to understand ethical boundaries and be inclusive of other backgrounds, ideas, and perspectives. Demonstrating honesty, respect and integrity in all actions is always expected./li/ulp/ppZep Inc. is an organization that is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages all interested candidates, including women, minorities, amp; former military personnel to apply.  It is the policy of Zep Inc. that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation./pp/ppspanAs an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, Zep Inc. provides full employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, ancestry, or veteran status or any other distinction outlined in all applicable federal, state, and local laws./span/p