Forklift Driver

Position Summary:

Forklift operators are responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage areas. On slow days they help with Material Handler duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Load and unload materials on trucks, pallets, and conveyors using a combination of pallet jacks, dollies, and hand carrying
• Identify damages and report shortages
• Inspect machinery and determine any need for repairs
• Perform cycle counts and keep records of inventory as needed
• Consolidate partial pallets
• Comply with company policy and safety guidelines
• Other miscellaneous assignments as requested.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• Height and weight proportional; good physical condition
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Lift cartons and totes up to 60 pounds safely above head
• Climb stairs and ladders
• Attention to detail and good time management skills

Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Proven experience/certification operating powered forklift
• Possess high regard for safety in the workplace
• Must be certified, or willing to obtain and maintain certification