Forklift Operator

Summary

Retrieves, loads, unloads, and moves various materials, parts, and finished goods within company premises and on/off of Class 5 and Class 8 trucks.

Retrieves, loads, unloads, and moves various materials, parts, and finished goods within company premises and on/off of Class 5 and Class 8 trucks.

• Follows all company safety rules and policies.
• Inspect equipment daily for safe operation and reports any issues to the supervisor immediately.
• Removes and delivers damaged parts off the production floor to the proper site.
• Operates a gas or electric forklift in and between departments, buildings, and grounds.
• Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Delivers materials to work areas as directed, stacks materials in storage areas and loads shipments in trailer.
• Works cooperatively and congenially with co‑workers to achieve cohesive and productive work processes and work environment.
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Possess a certified forklift operator license and a minimum of one-year experience. OSHA trained.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial material handling equipment with keen awareness of equipment safety and its potential hazards.
• Ability to perform basic computer operation tasks and capable of learning programs. Able to record transactions into the ERP system.
• Ability to use a variety of small hand tools and power tools.
• Ability to communicate clearly with co‑workers.

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and at the times scheduled by the supervisor.
• Schedule changes occur and should be handled in a productive manner.
• Working temperatures vary with seasonal changes and climate control is limited. The environment is one in which noise exists.
• Sit on a forklift, stand, and/or walk for a combined minimum of eight (8) hours per day on a concrete surface.
• Lift and carry components, tools, or other items weighing more than 35 pounds. Any item over 35 pounds is to be done with assistance.
• May perform a combination of physical movements to reach areas difficult to access including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting and rotation motions using head/neck, arms, wrists, waist, knees and arms while performing duties.
• Pull and push up to 100 pounds.
  
  Handle small hand tools and power tools.
• Need corrected vision to be aware of surroundings and location of items needed and perform various other job duties.
• Need corrected hearing to identify conditions in the environment (i.e., forklift horns, fire alarms).
• Need mental alertness to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co‑workers.
• Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment for the work assignment (i.e., safety glasses, cut‑resistant gloves and sleeves, dust masks, safety shoes).

Monday – Friday – 6:00am to 2:30pm and overtime when required.

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