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About the Role

As a Warehouse Forklift Operator, you will be primarily responsible for safely operating Crown extended-reach trucks to move, store, and retrieve inventory throughout our Ferguson warehouse. This includes placing and retrieving pallets from rack locations approximately 32 feet high and working within double-deep and quad-deep racking systems. Successful team members are willing to support all warehouse operations as business needs require, including picking, shipping, loading and unloading containers and trailers, manually handling products, cleaning, organizing, and completing other warehouse-related tasks.

Responsibilities

Safely operate Crown extended-reach trucks to transport, store, and retrieve inventory throughout the warehouse.
Safely place and retrieve pallets from rack locations approximately 32 feet high within double-deep and quad-deep racking systems.
Load and unload trailers and shipping containers while maintaining product accuracy and minimizing damage.
Move and stage pallets between receiving, storage, picking, and shipping locations.
Replenish warehouse inventory to support daily picking and shipping operations.
Pick, stage, and prepare products for shipment based on operational needs.
Perform daily forklift inspections and promptly report equipment or safety concerns.
Follow OSHA and company safety procedures at all times.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe pallet locations, aisles, equipment, and work areas.
Perform manual product handling, cleaning, organizing, and any other warehouse-related duties assigned by leadership.
Assist warehouse leadership in maintaining an efficient flow of inventory throughout the facility.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of recent reach-truck operating experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
Recent experience operating Crown extended-reach trucks and safely placing and retrieving pallets from rack locations approximately 32 feet high.
Experience operating within double-deep and quad-deep racking systems.
Strong commitment to safety, accuracy, dependable attendance, teamwork, and proper equipment operation.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, remain on your feet throughout an eight-hour shift, and perform general warehouse duties as needed, including picking, shipping, unloading containers, product handling, cleaning, and organizing.

Skills

Forklift operation
Crown extended-reach trucks
Pallet placement and retrieval
Double-deep and quad-deep racking systems
Picking
Shipping
Loading and unloading containers and trailers
Manual product handling
Cleaning
Organizing
Warehouse operations
Safety procedures
RF scanners
Warehouse inventory systems

Location

Austin, Texas

Work Type

Full-time
On-site

Experience Level

Minimum of two years of recent reach-truck operating experience

Education Level

Current forklift certification (preferred)

Salary/Compensations

$22.00 – $25.00 DOE

Benefits

Merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
Generous paid time off
4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (medical plan, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
Company-paid & Supplementary Life Insurance
Long-term & Short-term disability
Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
50% discount on all UPLIFT products
Free healthy snacks and drinks
On-the-job training and skills development
Supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living

About the Company

UPLIFT Desk is a fast-growing, mid-sized Direct To Consumer (DTC) brand company focused on delivering sincere, world-class customer service and optimally designed, quality office solutions.
We aim to create happier and healthier customers and employees.
UPLIFT Desk has revolutionized the way people shop for office furniture, starting with our award-winning UPLIFT Standing Desk and expanding to a full line of ergonomic office furniture.
We focus on designing high-quality ergonomic office furniture, providing an ecommerce website for product configuration, ensuring same-day shipping through our Order Processing and Warehouse teams, and offering award-winning customer support.
We offer the best 15-year warranty in the business.
Our Interior Design and Contract Sales teams specialize in large office furniture layouts for commercial buildings, serving most Fortune 500 companies.
UPLIFT Desk is globally loved, rated Best Standing Desk by New York Times Wirecutter 9 years in a row, with hundreds of thousands of happy customers and a 4.9 rating on Google reviews.
We value our environment by planting 5 new trees in U.S. National Forests for every solid wood desk sold and utilizing solar-powered operations with over a megawatt of electricity generated through roof-mounted solar panels.
We use sustainable materials in our products, including Bamboo Desktops, Eco Curve Desktops, and Rubberwood Desktops.

Equal Opportunity

UPLIFT Desk believes in building an organization whose staff reflects the true diversity of our community.
We hire, promote, and reward employees based on results and professional performance.
UPLIFT Desk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, creed, color, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, partnership status, ancestry, disability, or veteran status.
To all recruitment agencies: We do not accept agency resumes. UPLIFT Desk is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.