Forklift Driver Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) preferred
• Five (5) years related experience
• Basic scanner technology; basic computer skills.
• Valid State Driver’s License
• Forklift Certification
• Ability to work required schedule and arrive at work on time.
• Ability to move across all shifts as needed.
• Ability and willingness to work the voluntary/mandatory overtime that is required during all busy seasons.
• Ability to effectively communicate (in writing and verbally) in a courteous and professional manner with others.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction.
• Ability to perform basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication and division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Ability to identify and compare letters and numbers.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of Team Members or customers of the Company.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, co-workers and management.
• Ability to maintain a level of production that meets or exceeds the established guidelines.
• Ability to work independently without interruptions.
• Ability to complete necessary paperwork neatly and accurately and according to established guidelines.
• Properly count, document or scan the number of units as needed by the function that is being performed.
• Ability to verify paperwork necessary to ensure customer is receiving correct product.
• Ability to inspect condition of product received and product going out to ensure quality.
• Ability to complete evaluations on progress of trainees.
• Ability to follow a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect Team Member safety.

Responsibilities

• Confers with management, supervisors and Team Members to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives and technologies.
• Coordinates training schedule with the hiring and training demands of all shifts.
• Conducts training sessions covering specified areas such as unloading, preloading, loading, etc.
• Conducts group and/or one-on-one training sessions, as needed.
• Evaluates trainees to measure progress and effectiveness of training.
• Completes training reports on trainees.
• Assists Team Members with problems concerning “how to” perform specific tasks related to forklift operation.
• Creates and updates training manuals and agendas.
• Confers with management to develop training materials.
• Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of all training programs.
• Makes suggestions on improving work procedures.
• Performs all essential functions of the Material Handler position.
• Reliable attendance for scheduled shifts.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or needed.