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As a Warehouse Clerk - Forklift at National Vision, you will be responsible for receiving inventory items, logging them into our system, and managing shipping and receiving logs. You'll also handle the New Store Opening preparations, maintain organizational systems in the warehouse, and operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload freight trucks. Your attention to detail will ensure everything is stocked correctly and efficiently.

To qualify for the Warehouse Clerk - Forklift position at National Vision, you should have prior experience in warehouse and inventory control, as well as forklift operation. Strong organizational skills and the ability to lift boxes weighing between 20-40 pounds are essential. Familiarity with computer systems for data entry and email communication is also required.

National Vision offers a competitive compensation package along with a comprehensive benefits plan for Warehouse Clerks - Forklift. This includes health and dental insurance, a 401k retirement savings plan with company match, paid personal time off, holidays, parental leave, and an employee discount on eyewear. We believe in taking care of our people while aiding their professional growth.

At National Vision, we emphasize career fulfillment for Warehouse Clerks - Forklift. There are numerous growth opportunities, including access to training programs and educational courses. Our promotion from within policy ensures that your hard work and dedication could lead you to new roles and responsibilities within the company.

National Vision is committed to creating a positive work environment for all employees, including Warehouse Clerks - Forklift. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, respecting the unique differences each person brings to the team. By fostering a culture of support, recognition, and continuous training, we ensure our workforce feels valued and motivated.

It's important to highlight your previous roles in inventory management, discussing specific software you used, such as Microsoft Dynamics, and mentioning how you accomplished efficient stock management to minimize discrepancies and delays.

Discuss the importance of adhering to safety protocols, such as wearing proper safety gear, conducting pre-operation checks on forklifts, and following established safety procedures to ensure a safe work environment.

Detail your approach by explaining how you assess urgent shipments, allocate time effectively, and maintain clear communication with your team to streamline operations and avoid bottlenecks.

Share a specific situation where you had to troubleshoot a logistical problem, outlining the steps you took to resolve it and the positive results that followed. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills.

Discuss practices such as creating checklists, labeling systems, and effective stock rotation methods that help maintain organization in a high-paced environment, ensuring products are easily accessible.

Emphasize your familiarity with handling packing slips, inventory logs, and shipping orders, and how accuracy in documenting shipments impacts the efficiency of warehouse operations.

Explain how you routinely assess and declutter work areas, implement cleaning schedules, and encourage team collaboration to maintain a tidy environment that enhances safety and efficiency.

Describe your methodical approach to investigating discrepancies by performing thorough counts, communicating with team members, and implementing corrective actions to prevent future issues.

Share your insights on the fulfillment you get from contributing to a team, the satisfaction of handling logistics efficiently, and your appreciation for the physicality and challenge this type of work offers.

Discuss your approach to maintaining open channels of communication, utilizing verbal check-ins, and possibly using communication tools or hand signals to ensure everyone is on the same page, especially during peak times.