Warehouse Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Location

1st Shift / Weekday Shift -- The role is based in our Ashland, Virginia Distribution Center and is Full Time, Weekday Shift Forklift Driver position. The schedule for the role is Monday - Friday – 7:00am – 3:30pm. (Plus OT)

Compensation

The wage is $18 per hour.

Overview

Walk-In Interviews Available

*Apply online before attending.

 

Weekend Shift (Fri-Sun, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM) ➡️ Interviews held Fridays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

 

Weekday Shifts • Mon-Fri, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM or Mon-Thu, 7:00 AM-5:30 PM➡️ Interviews held Tuesdays, 10:00 AM-12:00 PM

 

Text VSDC 97211 or Apply at vitaminshoppe.com/careers

 

Benefits

• Competitive Wages - paid bi-weekly (every 2 weeks)
• Eligible to earn two $0.50 increases twice a year 
• Advancement Opportunities
• Consistent Schedule + overtime as needed
• Paid Sick, Vacation + Holiday
• Temperature Controlled Indoor Work Environment
• Generous Employee Discount
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Great Benefits - Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance...and More! Including a Wellness program!
  • Benefit eligible 1st of the Month following date of hire. 

Responsibilities

• Safely perform warehouse tasks while meeting safety, quality, productivity, and attendance standards.
• Pull merchandise from storage locations using Order Filling equipment
• Put merchandise away from Receiving to storage locations using a High Reach Forklift equipment
• Load, unload, pick, pack, replenish, put away, and ship products using RF scanners and warehouse technology.
• Ensure accurate product movement and inventory transactions.
• Complete daily equipment inspections and report any safety or operational concerns.
• Follow company policies, OSHA requirements, and all applicable regulations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Communicate issues to leadership and support continuous improvement efforts.

 

Qualifications

Education/Certification:      

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent

Skill and Ability:

• Able to operate held RF scanner or other devices associated with Warehouse Management System
• Able to meet safety, quality, productivity and attendance requirements
• Able to lift up to 25-50 pounds
• Ability to stand, walk, reach, lift, stack, push, and pull throughout the shift 
• Able to communicate in English
• Able to work in a fast pace environment
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able and willing to work overtime when required
• Able to operate material handling equipment

 

Equal Opportunity Policy

 

The Vitamin Shoppe is an equal opportunity employer. We respect diversity and accordingly are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.  Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, separation, recruitment, pay and other forms of compensation, access to facilities and programs, training and general treatment during employment.

 

We firmly believe that every Health Enthusiast has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our goal is to maintain a satisfied and productive team of Health Enthusiasts. The keys to reaching that goal are effective leadership, equal application of fair human resources policies, competitive wages and benefits, and close attention to all health enthusiast matters. The Vitamin Shoppe is committed to the principle of fair and impartial treatment of our Health Enthusiasts.

 

Health Enthusiasts with questions or concerns about equal employment opportunities in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of their Human Resources representative.  We will not allow any form of retaliation against Health Enthusiasts who raise issues of perceived discrimination in good faith.  To ensure our workplace is free of artificial barriers, violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge.