Shipping - Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator 1 is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and related equipment to move, load, unload, and stack raw paper materials, in-process products, and finished products within the warehouse, storage yard, or factory. This role ensures accurate inventory tracking, conducts routine safety checks, and supports overall warehouse and production operations.

• Operate forklift trucks equipped with forks, clamps, grapples, or lifting platforms to load, unload, and transport materials.
• Load and unload semi-trailer trucks and move products to designated storage or production areas.
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns.
• Conduct safety checks on lifts, lubricate equipment, recharge batteries, fill fuel tanks, or replace liquefied-gas tanks as needed.
• Maintain accurate inventory counts and report any discrepancies.
• Adhere to all company safety, quality, and operational standards.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as required.

Strength Requirement:
Medium Work
- Exert 20–50 lbs. occasionally, 10–25 lbs. frequently, and up to 10 lbs. constantly.

• Lift/Carry:
  Up to 50 lbs. occasionally; 20–50 lbs. frequently.
• Sitting:
  Frequently | Standing:
  Occasionally | Walking:
  Occasionally
• Reaching:
  Occasionally | Handling:
  Occasionally | Keyboard Use:
  Occasionally
• Hearing/Talking:
  Occasionally | Near/Far Acuity:
  Frequently | Depth Perception:
  Frequently

• Exposure to weather, humidity, vibration, and atmospheric conditions:
  Occasionally
• Noise level:
  Loud

• Skilled in safe forklift operation, including maneuvering through aisles, ramps, trucks, and storage areas.
• Knowledge of forklift load capacities, dimensions, and balance requirements.
• Ability to recognize spatial limits (doorways, shelves, aisles) for safe material placement.
• Familiar with warehouse layouts for efficient material handling.
• Basic math skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Reading and writing skills sufficient to follow work instructions, read labels, and complete inventory reports.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out detailed but routine instructions.