Forklift Operator 1

reliance•Petesburg, VA

About The Position

The Forklift Operator loads, unloads, and moves inventory using heavy-capacity forklift equipment according to work orders and supervisor direction. The role operates a forklift to lift, move, and position steel and other heavy materials in stock areas, trailers, and railroad cars. It also involves documenting inventory movements and receipts, assembling customer orders, coordinating with warehouse coworkers, and following all safety requirements.

Requirements

Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to read and write.
Demonstrated initiative to seek out work and complete tasks.
Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.
Dependable and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Ability to perform medium/heavy work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally or frequently and up to 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing or sitting, walking, handling objects, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, communicating, seeing, pushing or pulling, reaching, and repetitive motion.

Nice To Haves

Heavy-capacity truck experience.
Material handling experience.
Experience working with steel.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to lift, move, position, and reposition steel and heavy material to stock areas.
Load and unload trailers and railroad cars.
Drive and operate the forklift in a variety of conditions and spaces.
Log and report inventory location changes in the inventory computer system or on paperwork according to procedure.
Log and tag received inventory according to procedure.
Assemble customer orders according to work orders.
Record material information on work orders and other specified forms.
Work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
Coordinate with multiple warehouse areas and coworkers to complete tasks.
Comply with safety requirements, policies, and procedures.
Proactively seek out work and complete assigned tasks.
Work overtime and weekends when assigned, depending on business needs.
Perform other warehouse tasks as needed to cover an absent department member or address a backlog of work.
Complete special projects as specified by management.