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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).