Forklift Operator - Material Handler/Puller

PURPOSE

Under general supervision, handles and maintains the flow of materials and products on the premises according to established guidelines; performs some recordkeeping and quality control duties. Provides guidance and training to less experienced co-workers.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Physically handles materials used to construct components and finished products to ensure movement of such items is optimized; lifts, carries, stacks items as needed.
• Operates motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment, some of which may require specialized training.
• Records movement of incoming and outgoing materials and supplies and verifies the accuracy of work performed by self and other material handlers.
• Responds to training from foreman in order to increase own knowledge of work processes.
• Trains new materials employees in the tasks required for efficient movement of materials on the work site, including actual handling techniques, use of machinery, and safety guidelines and procedures.
• Understands and observes all safety procedures and practices in order to prevent injury to self or co-workers; attends periodic safety meetings as required; may recommend changes to improve safety procedures.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years of materials handling experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of and ability to use motorized and non-motorized material handling equipment.
• Manual dexterity.
• Knowledge of safety procedures while performing materials handling tasks.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Good verbal and written communications skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Work is performed within a production environment, subject to temperature variations, hazardous chemicals, mechanical parts, increased noise levels and dust.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and on occasion up to 80 pounds.
• May be required to perform specific tasks that involve climbing, lifting, pushing or kneeling.