Clamp Operator-Distribution Warehouse

Summary: 

To operate a Forklift truck in order to process manufacturer goods (load, unload, stack, palletize, unpalletized, unstack, move, and remove) either in the distribution warehouse or in a store warehouse, under the general direction from line supervisors; and to do other work as required. The Forklift operator position can only be attained by promotion or transfer within BrandsMart USA. Although not an entry-level position, proficiency in Forklift operation must be demonstrated. The hourly position can either be full time or part time. Individuals are hired for distribution center or store warehouse as the position is common to both areas. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Operators must be able to operate machinery in such a manner as to not cause any damage to product, the building, customer property or co-workers. 

• Load and unloads trucks.  Each driver must be able to place merchandise on a truck or a trailer or remove merchandise from a truck or a trailer. Products arrive at each warehouse or distribution center either direct from the manufacturer or from another store in cartons weighing from 5 to 250 pounds. These must be     transported to a designated staging area, neatly stacked, and counted. 

• Operators must sort the product, count the items, and verify that the items match the quantity, colorand specifications on the shipping documents. This information must be verified on either a manual ledger or computer terminal. 

• Depending on the nature of the product being sorted verification may involve identification of products by size, style, color, make, model, and quantity. 

• Operators must be able to move boxes or pallets and/or stacks of boxes to stock areas and organize product for second, verification count. 

• Operators must be able to place or retrieve product from warehouse stacking area without disrupting adjacent stacks of product or causing damage to any merchandise. 

• Basic English writing skills for completion of various written paperwork and accompanying goods that are processed. 

• Basic math skills, including addition and subtraction, necessary to be able to count and sort goods received from manufacturer. 

• Ability to grasp and lift or otherwise move goods up to 75 pounds unassisted and 150 pounds with assistance a distance of 50feet the number of times per hour required by BrandsMart USA. These tasks usually require the use of two arms and hands and a moderate level of strength in both arms and hands. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by team members assigned to this classification. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by team members assigned to this classification.