Forklift Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One to three years of previous HILO experience.
• Valid driver's license or ability to pass a DMV check.
• Must pass a drug test.
• Ability to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English.
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy.
• Ability to lift or move up to 35 pounds alone and heavier weights in a team-lift environment.
• Ability to lift, carry, bend, stretch, and stand for long periods.
• Ability to immediately perceive auditory warning signals, including bells, alarms, and horns, that warn of equipment movement or approach, mechanical abnormalities, and similar warehouse risks.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate powered equipment requiring certification.
• Move products safely and efficiently, including loading and unloading trucks.
• Pick and pack shipment items accurately using a forklift.
• Work with inventory control to ensure correct product placement.
• Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation.
• Maintain warehouse organization and keep pallet locations available for incoming items.
• Restock items not required in the short term according to established procedures.
• Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pickups and deliveries.
• Assist with cycle counting and periodic inventories.
• Help team members meet and exceed customer expectations.
• Update the supervisor and team lead about issues or concerns.
• Communicate process-improvement opportunities to the supervisor and/or team lead.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Support and maintain corporate quality, health, and safety standards, processes, policies, practices, and work instructions, including applicable ISO standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.