Forklift Driver

Equity LifeStyle Properties•Marina, FL

27d

About The Position

ELS is hiring a Forklift Driver in Miami, Florida. The position operates and manages industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries, and moves items to and from storage facilities, warehouses, machines, and vehicles while maintaining high safety standards. The role includes handling incoming materials and merchandise, moving products for storage or shipment, transporting raw materials to production workstations, inspecting and maintaining machinery, keeping inventory and activity records, and helping ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience driving industrial vehicles, preferably forklifts.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and current auto insurance.
Current certification to operate forklifts in accordance with OSHA standards.
Strong knowledge of industrial equipment and attention to detail.
Excellent physical condition and ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Ability to perform tasks requiring good hand-eye-foot coordination and sense of balance.
Ability to assess and judge weights, distances, and heights.
Ability to work in various temperatures according to seasonal weather variations.

Responsibilities

Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned locations.
Locate and move products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
Identify and report damages, shortages, and quality deficiencies.
Transport raw materials to production workstations.
Inspect machinery and perform regular maintenance, such as recharging batteries and lubricating equipment; determine repair needs.
Keep inventory records and activity logs up to date.
Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
Help ensure a safe, efficient, and injury-free working environment.