Forklift Driver- Full Time

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operates stand-up electric forklift and electric pallet jack to move pallets of merchandising from inside delivery trailers to the receiving dock to be checked in.
• Completes daily forklift safety checklist and follow safety procedures. Changes out forklift batteries and hooks batteries up to battery charger.
• Stacks non-palleted merchandise and merchandise from damaged or unacceptable pallets onto Costco-approved pallets. Down-stacks and separates mixed item pallets for checking.
• Wraps pallets of double received goods with plastic wrap and move into rows of stacked pallets for transport to the floor or steel by merchandising drivers.
• Loads merchandise and empties pallets to be shipped out onto trucks. 
• Follows proper Receiving and general safety and security procedures and standards.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
• Provides prompt and courteous customer service to members, employees, and suppliers.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Competency Statement(s)

• Communication - Articulates information, both verbally and in writing, in a way that can be easily understood by employees, members and suppliers. Actively listens to employees, members, and managers and takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Member Service - Exhibits a professional demeanour toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees, and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Is proactive and reacts quickly and appropriately in identifying problems, finding solutions, and making sound decisions that reflect Costco's Code of Ethics.
• Self-Motivated - Well-organised and able to prioritise, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working independently with minimal supervision. Maintains a commitment to honesty, integrity, and high levels of efficiency and accuracy at all times. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions.
• Team Player - Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Willingness to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and to assist others as needed.
• Flexibility - Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Ability to do more than one task during a work shift. Proven ability to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.
• Record of Satisfactory Job Performance - Demonstrates satisfactory job performance as indicated on the most recent review through positive demonstration of Costco's Success Behaviours, and by a file free from counselling notices related to job performance.
• Must hold a valid drivers license and a current Forklift ticket

Experience

Forklift driving or comparable experience

Licenses and Certifications

Electric Pallet Jack, Forklift (prior to beginning work in department)

NON ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

• Assists with front end duties as necessary.
• Assists in other departments of the warehouse as necessary.
• Creates computer generated signs.
• Provides prompt and courteous customer service to members,employees and suppliers.

Qualifications( Costco-Specific or Industry-Specific skills that candidates should possess):

• Education/Training :                None
• Licenses/Certifications :          Costco Forklift Certification required.Electric Pallet Jack.
• Experience :                             Forklift driving experience required,merchandising experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills :                  AS 400 knowledge,computer skills,excellent communication skills,receiving or comparable experience.