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SalaryJob Description
Forklift drivers play a crucial role in the logistics and supply chain sectors, ensuring the smooth handling and transportation of goods within a facility. The specific duties may vary depending on the industry and the type of goods being handled. A forklift operator, is a skilled professional responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and stack materials
Job Responsibilities
- Operating the Forklift: Safely and efficiently operating forklift machinery to transport materials and goods around a warehouse, storage yard, factory, construction site, or other work environment.
- Loading and Unloading: Loading and unloading goods from vehicles such as trucks or aircraft. This involves carefully stacking and securing the goods in the designated areas.
- Inventory Management: Keeping an accurate record of inventory and managing stock. This may involve scanning items into an inventory system and ensuring the correct items are moved to the right place.
- Safety Compliance: Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines to maintain a safe work environment. This includes performing daily equipment checks to ensure the forklift is in good working order.
- Maintenance and Cleaning: Performing basic maintenance on the forklift and keeping it clean. Reporting any issues or malfunctions to the relevant department for repair.
- Coordination and Communication: Working closely with other staff members, such as warehouse workers and managers, to ensure efficient operations. This includes following instructions for specific tasks and reporting any discrepancies or issues.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: Being able to adapt to different types of loads and environments. Forklift drivers might work in various settings and handle diverse materials.
Qualifications
- Qualifications Physical Fitness: The role may require physical strength and stamina, as it involves some manual handling, bending, and stretching.
- Certification and Training: Possessing the necessary certification to operate a forklift, which usually involves completing a training course and passing a test.
