Forklift/Power Equipment Operator

Description of position:
Operates and maintains power equipment such as clamp or fork sit-down lift truck and electric pallet jack to move and prepare goods in/out of the depot.

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Operates clamp or fork sit-down lift truck to unload trailers and palletize floor-loaded goods. Transfers pallets of received goods to shipping lanes set up by warehouse or to other areas of the depot. Transfers empty pallet stacks within the depot. 
• Operates electric pallet jack to move pallets of received goods to shipping lanes or to other areas of the depot.
• Operates fork sit-down lift truck to load delivery trailers. Scans outgoing goods as loaded to generate computerized shipping manifest. Completes all shipping documents according to Costco procedures.
• Hand stacks unpalleted goods for efficient use of trailer space. Maximizes cube space and distributes weight evenly over trailer axles.
• Inspects condition of goods for quality, safety and stability. Secures goods on pallets with shrink wrap and labels for shipping. Verifies that the pallets being used are to Costco standards.
• Informs managers of any discrepancies or problems.
• Monitors power equipment and conducts daily inspections. Exchanges and inspects power equipment batteries. 
• Cleans up and clears work area of any debris or trip hazards. Follows safety procedures.
• Counts, and logs incoming and out going pallets.  Loads and unloads trailers of pallets using manual and electric pallet jacks and power lift trucks. 
• Provides prompt, courteous member service

Non-Essential Functions and Tasks:

• Assists in other departments of the depot as necessary.  

Qualifications (Costco-specific or industry-specific skills that candidates should possess):

• Education/Training: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Costco Food Safety Certification – Level 1 required. Costco Power Equipment Operator certification required within 30 days.
• Experience:  Previous forklift driver experience required.
• Knowledge/Skills:  None
• Other:

Knowledge and talents recommended for job success:
NOTE: For postings in Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).