Forklift Operator

Job Description

Operates powered industrial trucks to load/unload materials and deliveries. Move them to/from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.

Job Responsibilities:

· Safe and efficient operation of all power operated equipment that requires certification

· Safe and efficient movement of product; including loading and unloading trucks

· Accurately pick and pack items for shipment with a forklift

· Work with inventory control on correct product placement

· Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation

· Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items

· Ensure all items not required short term are restocked according to established procedure

· Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries

· Assist in cycle counting and periodic inventories

· Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations

· Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns

· Participate in process improvement by communicating to 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 (ISO standards where applicable)

· All other duties assigned

Job Requirements:

· High school diploma/GED equivalent

· One to three years of previous HILO experience

· Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English

· Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy

· Ability to life/move up to 35 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-life environment

· Valid driver’s license

· Lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time

· Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations