Inventory Control Forklift Driver

Join Famous Footwear’s Distribution Center in Lebanon, TN as an Inventory Control Forklift Driver on 1st shift. This shift is scheduled for 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM, Mon-Fri. 

What We Do – Accountabilities  

• Assures property safety procedures are followed. 

• Assures compliance of company policies at all times. 

• Assures the maintenance of facilities; Housekeeping – 5S 

• Assures high quality standards in performance of operational processes are reached. 

• Assures daily operations are completed efficiently with daily goals accomplished. 

Essential Functions  

• Meets or exceeds Labor standards/KPIs 

• Physically and systematically process inventory transactions by case or pair through the facility. 

• Perform processing activities as defined by the work instruction by functional area. 

• Operate equipment as required by functional work area. (for example- Carton erector) 

• Work at a steady pace and with a sense of urgency. 

• Maintain a high attention to detail. 

• Pack cartons in a neat and orderly fashion. 

• Ensure the correct shipping label is applied to the outbound carton. 

• Perform Quality assurance activities as required. 

• Perform value add activities as required. 

• Assist in resolution of operational issues. 

• Communicate operational errors to supervisors. 

• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement as best practices. 

• Adopt and support changes in policies and procedures. 

• Perform training while also participating in cross-training activities. 

• Maintain equipment and supply stocks. 

• Perform 5 S Audit as requested.  

• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization. 

• Ability to learn new order processing technology. 

• Assist in other areas of the operation. 

• Ability to take direction and feedback. 

• Ability to comprehend and apply work instructions. 

• Navigate through warehouse on a forklift, safely, to efficiently and effectively obtain items for customer orders 

Preferred Qualifications & Education 

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred 

• 1-2 years’ warehouse and forklift experience preferred  

• Experience using RF devices preferred 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without an accommodation 

• Experience with Crown equipment a plus 

• Able to be on feet for the entire shift. 

• May be required to work at heights, such as mezzanines, order pickers, and use ladders. 

• Must be willing to learn and be able to show proficiency on different types of PIT equipment as business needs dictate. 

• Must be capable of performing basic math. 

• Remain calm and effective in high-pressure situations. 

• Must be able to work extended hours or days 

Physical Requirements and/or Environment 

• Distribution Center