Production Forklift Operator

Responsibilities

• Operates liquefied gas or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as a forklift.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Unloads trucks and stacks products from the production line by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed.
• Loads or unloads materials in accordance with load sheets or other appropriate directives.
• Records materials loaded and unloaded in accordance with established procedure.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Dispositions returned, outdated, and damaged product and materials according to established procedures.
• Lubricates forklifts, recharges batteries, or replaces liquefied gas tank as appropriate.
• Completes pre-shift safety inspections in compliance with company standards and policies.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift Operator Certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with management and employees of the organization.
• Ability to perform basic functions of math in all units of measure and formats.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Attendance/Punctuality, Attention to Detail, Communication, Dependability/Reliability, Food Processing, GMP/Good Safety, Productivity, Safety, Self-Management, Teamwork.

• Forklift operation
• Material handling
• Inventory management
• Safety inspections
• Load sheets compliance
• Lubrication of forklifts
• Battery recharging
• Liquefied gas tank replacement
• Basic math functions

• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Dependability
• Punctuality
• Teamwork
• Self-management
• Common sense understanding

• Forklift Operator Certification