Forklift Operator

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Imperial Distributors, Inc.

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Worcester, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Operate stand-up battery-powered forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers to load, unload, and move pallets within the warehouse. Ensure accurate product transfer to bulk areas or pick modules to meet customer demands.

Qualifications

You have a High School Diploma or GED and basic computer skills. You should have one to three months of related experience and training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, including the ability to operate a forklift, reach truck, or cherry picker.

Must Have Skills for ATS

forklift

cherry picker

reach truck

transporter

RF Scanner

Lydia headset

Job Description

Summary:

At Imperial, we sell, distribute, and service General Merchandise, Seasonal Products, and Health/Beauty/Wellness Products to our customers. As a Forklift Operator, you will drive a stand up, battery powered, forklift truck, to load or unload pallets into designed areas through the warehouse. You will utilize either a cherry picker, reach truck, or transporter to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products or pallets. After product is received and processed, it either gets put away in the Bulk area, or into the Pick Mod. Our Forklift Operators accurately transfer our product to ensure customer demands are met.

Forklift/cherry picking experience is required*

Schedule: 4 nights/week 8PM-6:30AM

Why Join Imperial?

  • Growth Opportunities
  • Monthly Company Store – Discounted Products Sold to Employees
  • Monthly Food Events, including some food trucks in the spring/summer!
  • Conveniently located 150 Blackstone River Rd. Worcester, MA on a Bus Route!
  • Full comprehensive benefit package (Full Time Employees

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Drive forklift, reach truck, cherry picker, transporter
  • Pick refill and put-away receiving
  • Perform detailed checks against documents.
  • Uses RF Scanner and Lydia headset
  • Notifies supervisor of equipment malfunction.
  • Pallet configuration.
  • General bulk area maintenance
  • Meets productivity and accuracy standard.
  • Clean work area
  • Follows all module safety trainings/requirements.
  • Possible floater to other Imperial warehouses.
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned.

Qualification: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Basic computer skills – requiring able to use a log in and password and follow simple instructions.
  • Previous experience helpful, one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence.
  • Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
  • Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
  • Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Why Join Us

  • Growth Culture: Opportunities for professional advancement
  • Employee Perks: Discounted product store, food events, and summer food trucks
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO and more
  • Conveniently located 150 Blackstone River Rd. Worcester, MA on a Bus Route!

**A full comprehensive job description will be available during the interview process, this is a condensed job posting.

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Imperial Distributors, Inc.

Imperial is a recognized leader in supermarket non-foods distribution and merchandising. For over 85 years, we’ve helped our partners grow smarter and stronger—offering unmatched product selection, customized programs, and expert retail support across health, beauty, wellness, general merchandise categories. IDI supports over 50 regional and independent retail grocery banners with products from major national CPG brands as well as customized private label and seasonal program options. What sets us apart? Our singular focus is on providing retailers with the value, innovation, and differentiation they need to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace. Our Mission prioritizes people, embraces change, and fosters growth. And our Vision is to redefine partnership with a lasting impact on our customers, communities, and the industry. At the center of it all is our amazing team.
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