Forklift Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

This position will operate industrial trucks or tractors equipped to move materials around a warehouse, storage yard, sawmill plant, or similar location. Candidates applying MUST HAVE PREVIOUS FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE/ WORK HISTORY.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities

• Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.

• Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.

• Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines.

• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.

• Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.

• Hook tow trucks to trailer hitches and fasten attachments, such as graders, plows, rollers, or winch cables to tractors, using hitch pins.

• Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.

• Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.

• Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.

Safety

• Observes safety and security procedures

• Reports potentially unsafe conditions

• Uses equipment and materials properly

• Wears all required personal protective equipment (PPE)

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED

• A valid driver’s license and a good driving record

• Licensed forklift truck operator preferred

• Passion for safety initiatives and exceptional safety record

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays if needed

Skills

• Good communication (verbal & written), planning, and organizational skills

• Self-motivated and ability to multi-task

• Strong troubleshooting skills