Forklift Operator
: Job Details :

Summary:

• Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.
• Forklift Certification Required.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.
• Checks fluid levels.
• For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift.
• Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory.
• Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required.
• Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory.
• ctively participates in plant cleanliness by re-stacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment.
• Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
• ny changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel.
• Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required.
• Meets quality and quantity standards.
• Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels.

Minimum Qualifications:

• bility to drive a forklift- Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• bility to climb on and off of required equipment.
• bility to sit for long periods.
• bility to communicate effectively.
• bility to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• bility to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.
• bility to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.