Forklift Operator

Position Summary

Under minimal supervision, a Forklift Operator is responsible for safe and proper movement of palletized products to, within and out of their assigned department. This position also serves as back‑up support performing the same function for other departments within the facility, as needed and when assigned.

• Deliver palletized products to the designated area using a forklift, in a timely and safe manner
• Locate or relocate product within the department as directed
• Unload and load trucks when required
• Build or re‑stack pallet loads as needed
• Utilize the warehouse management system that manages product inventory within the facility
• Inspect forklift and related equipment daily and complete daily log
• Manage forklift battery watering system
• Back up forklift operators in other departments as assigned
• Communicate with leads, supervisors, managers, and customers
• Identify and/or troubleshoot issues with equipment or with product locations
• Escalate issues that cannot be solved to the appropriate parties in accordance with guidelines
• Perform other tasks as assigned

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

• High School diploma (or its equivalent) required
• 1-3 years At least 1 year of work experience in a warehouse or production job; or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to complete the responsibilities of this position required
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate the following equipment:
  Order picker
• Single Reach and Double Reach Forklift Scan gun or gladiator
• Able to push a cart or hand truck up to 100 yards; able to use a pallet jack
• Ability to work with heights
• Working knowledge of computers; ability to read in English
• Able to follow standard operation and safety procedures
• Able to work in an environment that is not climate controlled
• Able to work under time pressure and meet production goals; able to work more than 8 hours per day (over‑time) as needed
• Able to assist with other operations within the warehouse, as needed
• Able to handle hazardous waste materials with appropriate safety measures
• Bilingual a plus (Spanish/English)

• Use Hands to Handle Objects - Regularly
• Reach with Hands or Arms - Regularly
• Talk or Hear and Read Instructions - Regularly
• Stand, Kneel, or Stoop and Lift 20 Pounds - Regularly
• View Items at a Close Range - Regularly

Rarely:
Job requires this activity up to 25% of the time

Occasionally:
Job requires this activity between 25% - 50% of the time

Frequently:
Job requires this activity between 50% - 75% of the time

Constantly:
Job requires this activity more than 75% of the time

• Personal Credibility: Achieves success using their ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others internally or externally.
• Teamwork: Advanced communication skills used to lead a team.
• Adaptable: Arrives at a conclusion based on previous experiences and good judgment.
• Curious: Asseses circumstances using experience and a variety of information gathered.
• Communication: Contributes to strategy for their team.

• Put clients first and consistently display a positive attitude and behaviors that demonstrate an awareness and willingness to listen and respond to clients in order to meet their short-term and long-term needs, requirements and exceed their expectations.
• Treat clients and teammates with courtesy, consideration and tact; you also have the ability to perceive the needs of internal and external clients and communicate effectively with the objective of delighting and retaining the client.
• Build collaborative relationships and work cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives, develop and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships, leverage information and achieve results.
• Set and attain achievable, yet aggressive, goals with a sense of urgency and accountability.
• Understand that results are important and focus on turning mission into action to achieve results following the…