Forklift Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or attend meetings as assigned.
• Ability to follow attendance policies and arrive on time for assigned shifts.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in areas with 55 inches of headroom; tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F to -45°F and outdoor weather; climb ladders; work at heights up to 30 feet and access elevated products from a safety cage; and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently during an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently mount and dismount material-handling equipment.
• Ability to perform fine movements with fingers, hands, and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on the specific role, ability to lift boxes weighing up to 80 pounds and carry products up to 6 feet without mechanical assistance.
• Required close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear and speak to understand, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, and to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three months of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently load and unload freight and move products to storage throughout the facility using appropriate equipment.
• Stack and store merchandise; pick and assemble orders for shipment; check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation; and label, sort, wrap, pack, or repack products as directed by management.
• Operate forklifts, straddle trucks, walk-behinds, pallet jacks, and RF scanners in compliance with OSHA standards and in a manner that promotes safety.
• Meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as needed, including inventory, cleaning, and forklift battery changes.