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