Forklift/Hoist Operator 1

RR Donnelley•McAllen, TX

2d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Drive forklift truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move raw paper materials and in-process products and finished products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory. May load and unload semi trailer trucks. Maintain accurate inventory and report any discrepancies. May load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device. Perform safety checks on lifts. May lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied-gas tank. Adheres to and promotes all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out-tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Skilled in handling controls for starting, stopping, backings, and driving forklift or clamp truck through aisles in building, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, etc.; and, for lifting, lowering, and tilting forks by moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls.
Knowledge of forklift truck dimensions and load capacity.
Good spatial ability to identify appropriate doorway, aisle, and shelf dimensions for safe operation.
Ability to recognize whether the forklift truck is able to lift the load and whether the load is properly balanced.
Knowledge of the layout of the storage area to be able to find and place items without need for detailed instructions.

Nice To Haves

Marine MOS: 1345:Engineer Equipment Operator
Army MOS: 91B:Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
Coast Guard MOS: ABH:Aviation Boatswain's Mate

Responsibilities

Drive forklift truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move raw paper materials and in-process products and finished products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory.
Load and unload semi trailer trucks.
Maintain accurate inventory and report any discrepancies.
Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
Perform safety checks on lifts.
Lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied-gas tank.
Adhere to and promote all safety policies and procedures including, but not limited to the proper handling of hazardous waste, lock out-tag out rules and hearing and eye protection policies.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.