Forklift Operator

We are looking for a careful forklift operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces, and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that materials and products will always be in the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

Pay Range Objectives of this role

• Operate a variety of highly sophisticated packing machines and adhere to strict production schedules.
• Work as part of a team to load and unload materials.
• Evaluate systems and processes to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines, and help maintain a safe, orderly work environment.
• Meet the performance standards for production and quality assurance.
• Report safety hazards, quality concerns, and production issues to a manager as soon as they occur.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, check, and load products accurately on/off trailers and to/from designated areas of the facility.
• Move materials around the facility using pallets and crates.
• Stack loads in correct storage bays, following inventory-control instructions.
• Complete forms and handle documentation.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and ensure safety by performing regular maintenance.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports of issues.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certification to operate forklifts (ex: OSHA in the US).
• Experience working with heavy machinery.
• Strong abilities in mechanical testing and implementation.
• Ability to handle heavy equipment and perform heavy lifting on a consistent basis.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Language fluency (speaking, reading, writing) for location of employment.
• Ability to understand codes and fill out forms correctly.