Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Job Summary

The Forklifts Operator is responsible for safely operating forklift while performing warehouse and material handling duties.

• Forklift Operation
  :
  Drive the forklift and control the movement of lifting apparatus by moving levers and pressing pedals
• Material Handling
  :
  Position lifting forks under loaded pallets or skids, transport loads to designated areas, and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device
• Organization
  :
  Maintain material in an efficient and orderly manner by size and grade for easy retrieval
• Inventory Management
  :
  Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
• Inspection and Reporting
  :
  Inspect materials for damage or shortages and report findings to the supervisor
• Loading/Unloading
  :
  Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices
• Equipment Maintenance
  :
  Perform routine maintenance on the forklift, including lubricating the truck, recharging batteries, filling the fuel tank, or replacing the liquefied gas tank
• Additional Duties
  :
  Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support warehouse operations

• Communication
  :
  Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees, and to read and understand safety rules, operation, maintenance, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematics
  :
  Proficiency in basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Instruction Compliance
  :
  Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Education and Experience
  :
  • 1-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
  • Three to six months of related experience; or
  • Two-year technical degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in a related field
• Technical Skills
  :
  Ability to read and understand work orders and written instructions, utilize measuring devices such as rulers, tapes, and calipers, and use a computer to check stock and print tags
• Product Knowledge
  :
  Knowledge of products handled in the warehouse
• Banding Equipment
  :
  Ability to use banding equipment
• Physical Examination
  :
  Ability to pass a physical examination for vision, hearing, and mobility
• Reliability
  :
  Demonstrated reliable work history
• Attention to Detail
  :
  Must be detail-oriented with a strong focus on precision and quality in all tasks

The Forklifts Operator is responsible for safely operating forklift while performing warehouse and material handling duties.

• Forklift Operation
  :
  Drive the forklift and control the movement of lifting apparatus by moving levers and pressing pedals
• Material Handling
  :
  Position lifting forks under loaded pallets or skids, transport loads to designated areas, and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device
• Organization
  :
  Maintain material in an efficient and orderly manner by size and grade for easy retrieval
• Inventory Management
  :
  Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed
• Inspection and Reporting
  :
  Inspect materials for damage or shortages and report findings to the supervisor
• Loading/Unloading
  :
  Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices
• Equipment Maintenance
  :
  Perform routine maintenance on the forklift, including lubricating the truck, recharging batteries, filling the fuel tank, or replacing the liquefied gas tank
• Additional Duties
  :
  Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor to support warehouse operations

• Certification
  :
  Valid active forklift certification.
• Communication
  :
  Ability to speak effectively with customers and employees, and to read and understand safety rules, operation, maintenance, and procedure manuals.
• Mathematics
  :
  Proficiency in basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Instruction Compliance
  :
  Ability to carry out instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Education and Experience
  :
  • 1-year certificate from a college or technical school; or
  • Three to six months of related experience; or
  • Two-year technical degree or equivalent with 3-5 years of experience in a…