Forklift Operator 1

reliance•Clay Township, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator will load/unload or otherwise move inventory using heavy capacity for truck equipment according to work orders and by directive of a supervisor. This role involves medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The operator is responsible for lifting, moving, positioning, and repositioning steel and heavy material to stock areas, and loading/unloading trailers and/or railroad cars. The role requires the ability to drive and operate the fork truck in various conditions and spaces, log and report inventory changes, log and tag received inventory, assemble customer orders, and record material information. Accuracy, coordination with other warehouse areas and coworkers, and adherence to safety requirements are crucial. The position also requires initiative, a positive attitude, respect for workplace culture, and dependable attendance. Overtime and weekend work may be required, as well as performing other warehouse tasks or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write.
Ability to work overtime and weekends as assigned (depending on business needs).
Dependable and consistent attendance/punctuality.

Nice To Haves

Heavy capacity for truck experience
Material handling experience
Experience working with steel

Responsibilities

Operate fork truck to lift, move, position, and reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.
Load and unload trailers and/or railroad cars.
Drive and operate the fork truck in a variety of conditions and spaces.
Log and report inventory location changes according to specified procedure into inventory computer system and/or by paperwork.
Log and tag inventory received according to specified procedure.
Assemble customer orders according to work orders.
Record pertinent material information to work orders, material, or other forms as specified by management.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Work and coordinate with multiple areas of the warehouse, and coworkers to complete tasks.
Maintain compliance with all safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Demonstrate initiative to proactively seek out work and complete tasks.
Perform other Warehouse or other tasks as required by the absence of a department member or due to an existence of a backlog of work.
Perform special projects as specified by management.