Sit Down Forklift Driver

Prysmian•Rockwall, TX

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility, yard, and warehouse to support production, shipping, and inventory accuracy. This role ensures timely delivery of materials, accurate system transactions, and proper storage of goods to maintain continuous production flow and operational efficiency.

Requirements

Knowledge of forklift operation and safety procedures
Understanding of warehouse and material flow processes
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to operate equipment safely in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain situational awareness and respond to hazards
Effective communication skills
Obtain and maintain forklift operator certification
Complete equipment inspection and safe operation training
Follow all departmental safety rules and PPE requirements
Understand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
Ability to learn and follow applicable ISO procedures
High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
Ability to understand and follow work instructions, safety rules, and shipping documentation, and to communicate information necessary to perform job duties safely
Ability to work overtime as required
Ability to work in indoor and outdoor conditions
Ability to operate material handling equipment safely in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment
Ability to maintain situational awareness and respond to changing conditions in real time
Ability to communicate effectively to support safe and coordinated operations, with or without reasonable accommodation
Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Ability to operate equipment requiring coordinated hand, foot, and visual attention
Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings, including detecting hazards
Ability to maintain constant awareness of surroundings, including detecting and responding to moving equipment, pedestrians, alarms, and other hazards through visual and auditory cues
Ability to maintain awareness of surroundings, including detecting moving equipment, pedestrians, and hazards through visual and auditory cues

Responsibilities

Safely operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., sit-down forklift) to transport raw materials and finished goods
Supply production lines and remove finished goods to maintain continuous material flow
Load and unload trucks in accordance with shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy and damage prevention
Perform inventory transactions using scanning systems to accurately track all material movements
Maintain inventory accuracy by ensuring all materials are properly scanned, labeled, and stored
Conduct assigned cycle counts and report discrepancies for resolution
Maintain organized storage areas, including proper stacking, labeling, wrapping, and consolidation
Ensure materials are stored in designated locations to support safe access and efficient retrieval
Operate equipment safely in a high-traffic environment with constant awareness of surroundings
Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concerns
Follow all forklift safety procedures and company policies
Communicate with team members, drivers, and supervisors to coordinate material movement in a manner that ensures safe operations. Communication must be sufficient to clearly convey and receive safety-related information in a high-noise, industrial environment
Use horns, signals, and other communication methods to alert others in shared workspaces
Recognize and respond to visual and audible warning signals
Ability to quickly recognize, interpret, and respond to changing conditions, alarms and safety signals to prevent accidents or injury
Maintain a clean and organized work area
Perform other job-related duties as assigned