Warehouse Forklift Driver

Location

The role is based in our Avondale, Arizona Distribution Center.

Overview

Avondale, AZ Warehouse Forklift Driver- Weekend Shift - Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Starting Pay $18.75 ($17.00 Base Pay plus $1.75 SHift Differential)

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Retention bonus $$

• Competitive Wages - paid bi-weekly (every 2 weeks)

• Semi-annual Pay Increases

• Advancement Opportunities

• Consistent Schedule + overtime as needed

• Paid Sick, Vacation + Holiday

• Temperature Controlled Indoor Work Environment

• Great Benefits - Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance...and More!

Qualifications

This position, which may vary depending on specific job assignment, performs tasks associated with the receipt, storage, process and shipment of product utilizing Material Handling Equipment (i.e., Reach Truck, Order Picker, etc.) while meeting safety, quality, productivity, attendance and behavioral Vitamin Shoppe expectations. Effectively and efficiently uses established procedures, tools, equipment (including RF Scanners), and technologies to complete transactions related to inbound and outbound processes within the Distribution Center.

• Safely retrieve merchandise from storage locations on a daily basis using Radio Frequency scanning guns and picking labels

• Complies with Vitamin Shoppe's policies, guidelines and procedures as well as state and federal regulations, OSHA requirements in the storage, handling and movement of product

• Pull merchandise from storage locations using Order Filling equipment

• Put merchandise away from Receiving to storage locations using High Reach Forklift equipment

• Complete daily checklist for material handling equipment

• Ensure accurate picking/put-away of product

• Learn to be proficient in all put away functions

• Performs necessary housekeeping duties in order to maintain a safe, clean, organized work environment

• Informs Process Manager or Lead of any problems and actively participates in process improvements

Other Functions:

• Conduct cycle counting as required

• Assist in other areas of the Distribution Center as assigned

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience Material Handling Certification

Experience Required:

• 1-6 months material handling experience

Skill and Ability:

• Able to meet safety, quality, productivity and attendance requirements

• Able to do continuous lifting up to 50 pounds

• Able to communicate in English

• Able to work in a fast pace environment

• Able to work in a team environment

• Able and willing to work overtime when required

• Able tp operate material handling equipment

Equal Opportunity Policy

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative. We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith. To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.

ID 2024-36480

Category Supply Chain/Distribution

Location US-AZ-Avondale

Street Address 925 N. 127th Avenue

We support diversity with a respectful, inclusive culture as an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran, or disabled status, or genetic information.