Forklift Admin
Department: Warehouse
Shift: Full-time Night Shift, 6p – 6a
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Shift Supervisor
Position Summary
The Forklift Admin is primarily responsible for supporting warehouse dock operations through accurate data entry, documentation, system transactions, and coordination of inbound and outbound shipments. This position checks drivers in and out, processes shipping documentation, assigns dock doors, maintains required reports, and helps ensure the efficient flow of trucks through the warehouse. The position will also operate a forklift and support warehouse operations as workload and scheduling allow.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Check truck drivers in and out of the warehouse and accurately enter required information into company systems.
- Verify driver identification and required shipping documentation.
- Process inbound and outbound shipment paperwork, including Bills of Lading (BOLs), load paperwork, and trailer seal information.
- Match driver and shipment paperwork to the appropriate trailer and verify trailer seal information.
- Assign drivers to appropriate dock doors and provide direction as needed.
- Deliver and collect BOLs and other shipment documentation from drivers and warehouse personnel.
- Enter and maintain accurate information in required warehouse systems and daily reports.
- Review paperwork and system entries for accuracy and identify discrepancies requiring correction.
- Communicate with warehouse leads, supervisors, drivers, and forklift operators to support the efficient movement of inbound and outbound shipments.
- Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to assist with loading, unloading, product movement, or other warehouse needs as scheduling and workload allow.
- When operating a forklift, verify product information such as item numbers, descriptions, quantities, and lot codes.
- Document product damage or shipping discrepancies as required.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area, including dock and surrounding warehouse areas.
- Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse operating requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
These responsibilities combine the dock-clerk functions in your existing description with the applicable forklift duties from the current operator position.
Position Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, dock clerk, or similar administrative experience preferred.
- Previous experience with data entry and computer-based systems required.
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
- Ability to accurately enter, review, and maintain shipping and warehouse information.
- Ability to read and understand Bills of Lading, shipping documents, item numbers, quantities, and related warehouse documentation.
- Previous forklift operating experience required.
- Prior forklift certification required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with truck drivers, warehouse employees, supervisors, and other departments.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
- Ability to prioritize administrative responsibilities while providing operational warehouse support when needed.
What’s In It For You?
At Carolina Beverage Group, we believe great work starts with taking care of our people. Along with the opportunity to make an impact across our organization, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support you at work and outside of it.
- Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with HSA and FSA options. Coverage begins the first of the month following 60 days.
- Paid Time Off: Paid time off and company-paid holidays.
- 401(k): Retirement savings with company match, available after your first paycheck.
- Performance Bonuses: Opportunity to earn monthly performance-based bonuses.
- Life & Disability Coverage: Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program: Resources and support for personal, work, and life challenges.
- Career Development: Annual training and evaluations, plus cross-training and internal transfer opportunities.
- Referral Bonuses: Earn additional rewards for referring great people to join our team.
Work Environment
The work environment varies from moderate to loud and includes regular interaction with warehouse operations, moving equipment, trucks, and trailers. The employee may be exposed to wet, humid, hot, cold, or outdoor conditions while performing dock and warehouse responsibilities. Appropriate safety procedures must be followed when working in or around warehouse traffic and equipment.
This is consistent with the conditions described in both existing warehouse positions.
Physical Demands
The employee is frequently required to sit, walk, use hands to handle paperwork or equipment, reach, talk, and hear. The position requires regular movement between administrative and warehouse/dock areas and may require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or similar physical activity. The employee must be able to meet the physical requirements associated with safe forklift operation and warehouse work, with reasonable accommodations as applicable.
