Warehouse Forklift Driver

Warehouse AssociateThe role is based in our Avondale, Arizona Distribution Center and is Full Time, Weekday Shift in the Picking/Packing Outbound Department. The schedule for the role is Monday - Friday 7:00am 3:30pm. (Plus OT) The wage for this position is $19 per hour.This position performs tasks associated with the storage, process and shipment of product 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 Warehouse.Responsibilities include safely retrieving 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. Pulls merchandise from storage locations using Order Filling equipment. Puts merchandise away from Receiving to storage locations using High Reach Forklift equipment. Completes daily checklist for material handling equipment. Ensures accurate picking/put-away of product. Learns 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 include conducting cycle counting as required and assisting in other areas of the Distribution Center as assigned.Education/Certification: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent combination of intellectual instruction and work experience.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 to operate material handling equipment.Benefits include 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!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.