Forklift Driver - 1st Shift

Pepper Source•Van Buren, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Drives a propane-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as a forklift, boom, lift beam, and elevating platform to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials. This role involves operating levers and pedals to drive the truck and control the lifting apparatus, positioning the forks or platform under loads, transporting them to designated areas, and unloading/stacking materials. The position also includes weighing materials, supplying workers with materials, completing forklift checklists, and replacing liquefied gas tanks. Loading or unloading trailers may also be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to speak, read and write in English.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.
Basic knowledge of computers and the ability to input data into a computer.
Lift 50 pounds 50-100 times during the shift
Sit and/or walk for the duration of the shift
Use hands to finger, grip, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms
Talk and hear
Close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Asks for and offers help when needed.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Responsibilities

Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
Completes forklift checklist in computer.
Replaces liquefied gas tank.
May be required to load or unload trailers.