Lift Truck Operator III - 3rd Shift (Dalton, Georgia, United States, 30720)

About the role

Prepare and operate a Lift Truck for the transportation of goods to and from one area to another within an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Powered Industrial Lift Truck (Pole, Forks, or Squeeze) to move goods such as rolls of carpet, rolls of backing, bundles of carpet cores, bundles of yarn, and pallets of assorted products between tractor trailers, bin locations, and machines.
• Use the Radio Frequency (RF) computer mounted on lift trucks to scan products during transportation.
• Drive lift trucks safely and efficiently.
• Perform Dock Plate placement procedures safely, either manual or automatic.
• Report quality and safety problems to management and ensure the quality and safety of your own output.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures at all times.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Basic English grammar, reading, and math skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Lift Truck License.
• Carpet handling skills and knowledge preferred.

Skills

• Interpersonal skills and manual dexterity.
• Moderate mechanical skills and math skills.
• Judgement skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving variables in standardized situations.
• Proficiency in using RF units.
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Good hands, eyes, and feet coordination.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to crawl, stoop, kneel, stand, walk, crouch, reach, handle, sit, climb, and balance.
• Able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to sit and drive a lift truck for extended periods.

Schedule

Must be able to work 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, either day or night, including weekdays or weekends as scheduled.

Work Environment

Work in a normal industrial environment with inherent background noise, dirt, high humidity, and temperature variations. Regular exposure to loud beeping noise, moving mechanical parts, and precarious places.