Forklift Operator

Dearing Compressor•Youngstown, OH

About The Position

The Forklift Operator drives gasoline-, liquefied-gas-, or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials. The role supports production and shipping by transporting, stacking, weighing, and inventorying materials, supplying workers, and preparing items for outgoing flatbed loads. The operator also performs basic truck maintenance, helps keep the work environment clean, and applies Lean Management skills while performing tasks. Overtime and weekend work are required.

Requirements

Prior forklift experience is required.
Must be able to work as a team.
Must provide a clean driving record.
Must be able to pass a drug test.
Must be able to work overtime and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of experience preferred.
Experience operating a variety of industrial lifting equipment preferred.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or related experience and training.
Combilift experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Drive industrial trucks and operate their lifting apparatus using levers and pedals.
Position forks, platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around materials, or connect tow trucks to trailer hitches, then transport loads to designated areas.
Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
Inventory materials in the production yard and prepare items for outgoing shipment on 48–53-foot flatbeds.
Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
Lubricate the truck, recharge batteries, fill the fuel tank, or replace the liquefied-gas tank.
Dump trash and metal-scrap hoppers.
Maintain a clean environment.
Use Lean Management skills while performing tasks.