What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Selector/Forklift Operator position at Niagara Distributors?
About Niagara Distributors
In business for over 40 years, Niagara is a distributor and exporter of dry and frozen food with a unique focus on the Baking Industry. We service our customers from our distribution center strategically located in Hollywood, FL, USA. Our customers include independent grocers, independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, delis, bakeries, convenience stores, on-line retail platforms, cafes and restaurants in the State of Florida. We have an extensive product list with over 1,500 SKU's and carry niche brands such as RICHMOND BAKING, KEEBLER, CARAVAN, ABEL & SCHAFFER, PILLSBURY, BAKE'N JOY, ROYAL, NABISCO, RICH'S, JWA, BENSDORP-CALLEBAUT, MERCKENS, COUNTRY HOME, COOKIES UNITED, LAND O LAKES, LA ROSA, HENRY & HENRY.
Position Summary:
The warehouse selector occupation is a pivotal position within the warehouse. This job is responsible for picking, packing and staging orders daily in a quick and efficient manner. The ideal candidate is someone who is a quick learner, good with sit down/stand up forklifts as well as a rider pallet jack. This is a position for an afternoon shift normal hours are 3:00 pm and 11:30 pm. On a heavier day help may have to work past 11:30 until the job is done.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
· Must have a valid forklift license and experience with equipment
· Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lb
· Pulling, packing and staging orders for routes the next day
· Must be detail oriented to minimize the amount of picking errors created on a daily basis
Benefits you will enjoy (After 90 Days):
· Medical and Dental Insurance
· Paid Vacations
· Plans for IRA retirement savings
· Employee Lunch Discounts
· Paid Holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 15.00/HR
Education:
· High School Diploma preferred
Experience:
· Forklift Experience: 1 year
· Warehouse Experience: 1 year
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Night shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Forklift Certification (Required)
Shift availability:
- Night Shift (Required)
Work Location: One location