What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift driver position at Costco Wholesale?
- Epping Warehouse
- 38 hours per week
Daily tasks and responsibilities :
- Completes daily forklift safety checklist. Uses / acts as spotter to keep people out of the fall-danger zone.
- Operates electric forklift and electric pallet jack to move pallets of merchandise. Changes out forklift batteries and hooks batteries up to battery charger.
- Transfers merchandise from the receiving area to the steel shelves and bulk wall for storage, or directly to the sales floor.
- Moves pallets of merchandise from the steel shelving and the bulk wall to the sales area based on written list, verbal instruction, and observation of low stock.
- Stacks product from partial pallets onto full pallets. Removes empty pallets from the sales floor. Rotates stock as necessary.
- Communicates with floor managers to set priorities and determine product placement.
- Wraps pallets in plastic film with a product tag prior to placement on steel shelves.
- Assists with stocking. Clears sales floor debris. Observes and ensures correct product signage. Marks unmarked product with item number using marking gun.
- Provides prompt and courteous member service. Helps members to load large items in their cart and auto, directs members to products, relates product status knowledge.
- Assists in other fresh departments as well.
- Assists in Department Sanitization when required according to SSOP.
Non-Essential Functions and Tasks :
- Assists with front end duties as necessary.
- Creates computer generated signs.
Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates should possess) :
- Licenses / Certifications : Current Forklift Certification required and must have experience with Costco forklifts
- Experience : Forklift driving experience required
Knowledge / Skills :
Must be available to work Mon Sun rotating schedule - must be available for PM (evening) shifts
Last updated : 2024-05-13