Forklift Operator

Responsibilities

• Prepare and transport material to various departments in the plant and stock materials in racks.
• Perform necessary inspections of forklift and complete OSHA checklist.
• Open dock doors and remove chains/lower ramp gate upon arrival of trucks.
• Respond to emails regarding pressing matters and check on the status of delayed trucks.
• Unload trucks using forklift.
• Document materials received in inventory.
• Verify pack lists of all materials received.
• Scan in and label (if needed) all materials.
• Distribute received materials to appropriate departments or designated areas.
• Clean and organize area, sort and put away any additional stock.
• Verify all paperwork to completion and return to the inventory department for counts.

Job Duties

• Minimum of 6 months experience operating stand-up reach forklift.
• Sit-down forklift experience preferred.
• Utilize an RF gun scanner to scan orders/labels.
• Avoid errors in order delivery.
• Take material off conveyor belts.
• Strap material if necessary.
• Stock material in racks or bins for production.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Regularly stand, kneel, bend, twist, and walk.
• Frequent hand use for finger, handling, feeling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent communication with other employees.
• Ability to hear warning signals, forklifts, and announcements.
• Occasional lifting up to 75 pounds.
• Wear safety glasses and work gloves.

Working Conditions

• Indoor manufacturing environment with moderate to high noise levels.
• May require hearing protection.
• May require safety glasses.
• Occasional overtime and weekend work required.