Forklift Operator

Forklift Operation

Safely and efficiently operate a forklift to move materials, products, and equipment around the operations facility. This includes loading and unloading trucks, transporting materials to designated areas, and positioning materials for processing or storage.

Handling Materials

Handle various types of materials, including non-ferrous metals, plastics, composites, and small loads of heavy materials. Forklift operators must be aware of the necessary forklift safety practices for each classification and certified on each class of forklift to operate it safely. The lifting capacity of the low-profile tires in openings position and U-shaped design makes the load lifted without any angle distorted in the platform.

Benefits of Machine Learning for Warehouse Productivity

• Processing new images and data sets quickly
• Improving worker productivity by performing tasks workers need to perform
• Reducing costs by reducing the need for manual labor
• Increasing accuracy and reliability of inventory management
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and guidelines

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and moving the entire body.
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and tolerate exposure to the elements of the environment: hot and cold, smells and noises unique to the plant.
• Must be able to operate machinery in all weather conditions and terrains.

Qualifications, Education And Experience/Training

• One to two years of related experience
• Preferred familiarity with basic hand tools and equipment used in metal recycling industry
• Preferred knowledge of different types of non-ferrous metals and their properties
• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test