High Reach Forklift Operator

Job Purpose: Create and maintain a smooth and productive flow of unloading, loading and transporting of material or product to ensure operational safety and efficiency.

Physical Demands: Frequently: Sit; Regularly: Stand, Walk, Use Hands, Reach, Hear, Climb, Balance, Hear; Occasional: Stoop, Kneel, Crouch, Crawl ; Lifting Requirements: 50 Pounds

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Receive instructions/schedules from Warehouse Supervisor or Operations Manager
• Pick up loads in tote boxes or on pallets, using care to position loads on forks to insure safe transportation.
• Securing loads to High Reach Forklift before transportation.
• Loading and unloading materials in tight narrow spaces.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Optimizing loads to insure operational efficiency.
• Inspecting and reporting any damages to High Reach Forklift.
• Scheduling High Reach Forklift for maintenance or repair.
• Operating and managing technical equipment.
• Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
• Identifying workplace hazards.
• Adhering to safety management standards.
• Adhering to production schedules.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• No Previous Related Work Experience Required
• Must Receive Forklift Certification Within 90 Days of Hire

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