Forklift Operator

Job Description

Uses a variety of equipment such as forklifts, conveyers, cranes, handcarts, and power trucks to move materials, parts, assemblies and finished products or goods within a plant, office or warehouse.

Maintains records. Develops skills in basic tasks, techniques and procedures within one skill area / process / method. Applies basic knowledge and skills to complete routine tasks consisting of prescribed steps.

Works within clearly defined SOPs and / or scientific methods and adheres to quality guidelines.

Works under general to limited supervision.

Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Zero (0) to one (1) year warehouse experience or related experience and/or training.
• Knowledge of RF Scanner is helpful but not required.
• Obtains and/or maintains appropriate licenses / training / certifications, as needed.
• Has basic skills training in an analytical / scientific method or operational process area (e.g., material handling and management, logistics, manufacturing production).
• Effective communication skills at a level co-workers and Team Lead/Supervisor can understand.
• Ability to read, write, interpret and comprehend documents written in English and perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to perform/operate in a metrics-driven environment. General computer skills.

Physical Demand

While performing this job, the employee is regularly exposed to episodes of walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, balancing, climbing, lifting, crouching, reaching, pulling, pushing, grasping, talking, hearing, twisting, frequent use of hands to finger, handle, feel, pick or type which can include repetitive motion of the wrists, hands or fingers.

The job can require lifting and/or moving over 50 lbs.

The position will have exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, extreme weather conditions and vibration.

Occasionally the position will have exposure to work in high, precarious places and fumes/airborne particles.

It is hot in the summer months (no AC) and cold in the winter months (limited heating).

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.