Forklift Operator

Purpose:

Operates the equipped industrial forklift to move materials in the warehouse region and to load and unload truck trailers or shipping containers. Operators maintain the equipment, machines, and electrical components.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organizing and securing stored materials such as boxes, pallets, and so on.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devises.
• Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
• Reporting to Supervisor regarding any damage to faulty equipment or any other safety hazards.
• Weighing products or materials, and recording weight and further production information on label and tags.
• Completing Forklift Operator training provided by Surlean.
• Performing other duties as allotted by supervisor.

Working Conditions:

Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties.

Work conditions vary, quitting time will vary based upon production needs, and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees in processing departments. Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical, hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick. Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 50 lbs., and to stand for long periods of time.

Skills and Specification:

Excellent teamwork skills.

Ability to read labels and numbers.

Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment.

Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.

Able to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor.

Ability to stand for a long time.

Education and Qualification:

High school degree preferred. Certification in operating forklifts is an advantage.

Experience

Preferred

• Forklift Operator

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

Skills

Preferred

• Team Player
• Palletizer
• Dependable
• Cooperation
• Communication
• Active Listening

Behaviors

Preferred

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Preferred

• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization