BE LOYAL! BE REWARDED! ARE YOU READY TO BE PART OF AN EXCITING TEAM?!? CONTINUE TO CONTRIBUTE EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE TO YOUR TEAM; YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR A RETENTION BONUS! UP TO $1,200! ASK YOUR MANAGER FOR DETAILS… The Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for safely operating a forklift to perform responsibilities within the warehouse operations. The Forklift Operator is also responsible to become cross-functional for other distribution duties that include; receiving, picking, packing, shipping and return processing of products to meet high company standards of safety, security and productivity. Will be doing both manual loading and unloading of parts. Must be able to operate equipment for product receipt, storage and order fulfillment. Take full charge of the assigned receiving area. Know the proper location and receiving process for all accounts. Models and acts in accordance with our guiding principles and core value. Essential Job Duties: * Prepare orders by processing requests and supply orders; pulling parts off shelves (both by hand and with forklift); packing boxes, preparing pallets, and preparing shipments; placing orders into delivery area and onto delivery trucks (both by hand and with a forklift). Load, unload, pick, put away, consolidate, stack and stage products and materials using a forklift. * Follow specific work instructions and best practices to safely and accurately complete daily work assignments and in a timely manner. * Record receipts to appropriate forms and/or log books. * Verify that proper documentation is attached. * Support all operational processes and procedures to ensure value to the customer and compliance with all LKQ policies, customer requirements and federal/state/local regulations. * Assists with physical inventories and cycle counts, ensuring proper stock rotation. * Inspect each pallet and or case for proper quantities, items brands, and lot codes (as applicable) damages and follow any special instructions on Work Assignment Form and /or additional documentation. * Communicate problems, concerns and ideas to management. Identify process improvements. * Participate in all assigned training programs and adhere to all guidelines * Perform forklift duties, and learn to containerize basic loads. * Develop and maintain excellent customer service to internal and external customers always. * Assist in various warehouse maintenance tasks, including sweeping floors, storing equipment, etc. * Complying with LKQ Policy and Procedures Completes reports by entering required information Forklift Trained and Certified Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. * Performs other duties as assigned. * Maintain inventory controls by collecting stock location orders and printing requests * Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area.