Hiring Immediately – Forklift Operator in Training – 1st Shift

Hours: 1st Shift: Monday -- Friday, 6:45am-3:15pm (fulltime) + overtime

At Shoe Carnival, we go beyond just the job!

Looking to join a team where you’re not just another number, but a valued member of the family? At Shoe Carnival, we believe in more than just getting the job done – we believe in doing it together, celebrating milestones, and creating an environment where you can build a career, you’re proud of.

We reward teamwork and strive to make every day feel a little more exciting and fun - celebrating each other – from birthdays to holidays, and from small wins to major milestones.

Our only Distribution Center, located in Evansville, ships shoes to over 400 stores. A key component of our success has been the people that work in our Stores, Distribution Center and Corporate office. Join our hardworking team and experience the camaraderie and sense of fulfillment that comes with providing a valuable service to millions of customers!

About the Role:

As a Forklift Operator in Training, you’ll play a vital role in for locating, retrieving, and stocking merchandise using the various types of trucks at the facility.

What You’ll Do:

Reach Truck Operator:

• Locate pallets of merchandise in push-back racks and deliver pallets to the shipping department
• Retrieve pallets of merchandise from the shipping department and stock merchandise in push-back racks
• Use hand-held scanner to accurately locate and stock merchandise

Order Picker Operator:

• Locate cases of merchandise in high-bay racks and quick-pick racks and manually place products on conveyor
• Manually retrieve cases of merchandise from reserve storage department and stock cases in high-bay racks and quick-pick racks
• Use hand-held scanner to accurately locate and stock merchandise

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• A few years of warehouse/factory experience preferred
• Able to work at heights up to 24 feet
• Able to quickly read, learn, and understand standard operating and safety procedures
• Able to frequently lift and carry 30 to 50 pounds independently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally with team assistance
• Team player with a good attitude and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills to include oral, written, and interpersonal
• Able to multitask and prioritize efficiently

Why Join Us:

The Shoe Carnival, Inc. Total Rewards program offers eligible associates highly competitive benefits, including the following:

• Near-Site Health Clinic -- FREE if enrolled in Medical plan!
• DailyPay + Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Free Near-Site Health Clinic
• Fitness discounts, 401(k), stock purchase plan
• Climate-controlled workplace
• Celebrations, support, and a real team atmosphere
• Annual performance reviews

Does this sound like you? Apply now and discover a place where you’re recognized, respected, and ready to grow!