Forklift Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Reads work orders or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Can demonstrate the safe operation of a lift truck and possess a valid tow motor license.
• Moves materials from storage or work site to designated area.
• Follows good housekeeping, and raw materials/supplies are placed properly on pallets. Straps removed as needed.
• Stacks finished product neatly in the warehouse with no damage and ensure good housekeeping practices as directed by the warehouse lead shippers.
• Empties trash cans and dumpsters daily in respective departments.
• Ensures that all forklift PM and battery change logs are filled out daily and that the equipment is in proper working

  condition.

• Inspect the inside of truck trailers to ensure no damage or contamination prior to loading
• Completes Shipping /Receiving Documentation where required
• Participates in the segregation and identification of non-conforming product.
• Works with line personnel to ensure smooth flow of finished product.
• May cover opposite-shift vacations.
• Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for the proper operation of the forklift.
• Follows all known safety procedures for the safe handling of batteries during changes and charging.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.
• Upholds Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to meet the expectation of our customers.
• Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum 1 -3 years related experience and/or training; or

  equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Lift truck license required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and convey instructions or information.
• Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide fractions.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and size.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee

  frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts
• To be able to work in a team setting