FORKLIFT OPERATOR 1
About The Position
Forklift Operators operate industrial lifts and industrial in-loaders to move materials around the work area and assist in packaging finished products. The role includes transporting, stacking, loading, and unloading materials; inspecting product loads and forklift equipment; tracking and shipping products with a scanner; and performing equipment cleaning and yard housekeeping. Other duties include inventory control, shoveling, operating a wrapper, and using belt controls. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with some possible Saturdays. The work takes place in manufacturing facilities, with exposure to noise, fumes, and dust. The position involves frequent lifting of heavy objects, including up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds, as well as extended periods of standing and walking and strenuous physical labor. Good manual dexterity, coordination, quick movement of arms and legs, stamina, and the ability to read information on computer screens are required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- Basic ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
- Ability to frequently lift heavy objects and/or up to 50 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods and perform strenuous physical labor.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and sustain the effort without fatigue.
- Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, including the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
- Excellent stamina.
- Ability to see and read reports, data, statistics, and information on computer screens.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Forklift experience is a plus; employees will be trained.
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts, hoists, elevating platforms, and other lifting devices to load, unload, transport, or stack materials.
- Inspect product loads for accuracy and move them safely around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
- Manually and mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, and other transport vehicles.
- Position lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas.
- Inspect forklift equipment.
- Use a scanner device to track and ship products.
- Clean equipment and perform yard housekeeping.
- Perform inventory control and shoveling.
- Operate a wrapper and belt controls.
- Assist in packaging finished products.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
