Job Description:
Forklift Operator – Seasonal
Your Opportunity:
Looking for temporary or seasonal work? Join Chewy’s Fulfillment Center Team and thrive in a fast-paced, safety-first environment that values your time, effort, and unique perspective. Whether you're seeking extra income during certain seasons or prefer a schedule that fits your lifestyle, there’s a place for you on our team.
Why You’ll Love Working Here – Even Seasonally:
At Chewy, we’re united by a passion for delivering exceptional experiences to pet lovers everywhere. As a seasonal Team Member, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive hourly wages
- 20% Chewy.com discount
- The option to sign up for Payactiv’s Earned Wage Access program and access a portion of the money you’ve already earned, before your regular payday!
- Opportunity for full-time conversion may be available based on performance and business needs. Full-time offers should not be expected and are not guaranteed.
- A collaborative and supportive team culture
- Paid training and skill-building opportunities
What You’ll Do:
As a Seasonal Forklift Operator, you’ll play a key role in delivering joy to pet parents. Your responsibilities may include:
- Labeling, replenishing, box making, loading/unloading trailers
- Fulfilling and coordinating customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Creating shipping documentation for domestic orders
- Safely and efficiently operating Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) and material handling equipment to receive or transport product to storage and staging locations.
What You’ll Need:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Understand and adhere to our safety guidelines and procedures.
- Willing to be trained on PIT equipment e.g.,. Reach Truck, Order Pick, Dock Stocker, Turret Truck, Double Walkie Rider, Walkie Stacker, Movexx/Amigo.
- This role requires the ability to read, write, and speak English in order to understand and follow safety procedures, interpret work instructions, complete required documentation, and communicate effectively with team members
- This position is a 90-day temporary assignment designed to support fluctuating operational demands. Current shift openings may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Walk up to 2 miles per shift.
- Frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently lift up to 70 pounds using an optional team lift.
- Rarely lift greater than 70+ pounds using a team lift.
- Stand, push, pull, carry, squat, and kneel.
- Climb up and down stairs (where applicable).
When business needs require Team Members to work Mandatory Extra Time (MET), leadership will provide as much advance notice as possible.
Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact CAAR@chewy.com.
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