Forklift Operator

Pick Your Part • San Bernardino, CA

8h

About The Position

Forklift Operator safely operates industrial trucks to load, unload, stack, and transport. Essential Job Duties include operating a forklift with a securely in place safety harness, loading/unloading trucks, securing all pallets accurately and moving them to and from designated areas of the facility. The role involves moving parts and other materials around the facility using pallets and crates, stacking loads in correct storage bays according to inventory-control instructions, and placing parts into inventory. The operator must be able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines. Additional duties include performing daily pre-operation inspections (fluids, tires) and reporting any mechanical issues. The position is not responsible for supervising employees.

Requirements

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic messages are communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records.
• Problems encountered are simple, repetitive, and generally solved by clear directions or procedures.
• Follows standard procedures with no decision-making involved.
• Uses guidance/guidelines provided by supervisor/manager.
• Assignments/priorities provided by supervisor/manager.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods.
• The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment.
• Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions.
• May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• On occasion, an employee may be asked to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma/GED
• Prior forklift experience.
• Prior automotive experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift.
• Ensure the safety harness is securely in place while operating the equipment.
• Load/unload trucks; secure all pallets accurately and move to and from designated areas of the facility.
• Move parts and other materials around the facility using pallets and crates.
• Stack loads in correct storage bays, following inventory-control instructions.
• Place parts into inventory.
• Read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.
• Assume other duties as assigned.
• Performing daily pre-operation inspections (fluids, tires) and reporting mechanical issues.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED