What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Agile Cold Storage?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications of Stand-Up Forklift Operator:
Preferred Qualifications of Stand-Up Forklift Operator:
- Complete Daily Forklift Maintenance / Pre-shift Inspection sheet.
- Load and unload trucks. Move product onto pallet in correct position.
- Scans product and move to loading / staging areas. Check for accuracy and placement.
- Direct product to correct area in warehouse.
- Secure product using stretch-wrap. Attach correct labels to product.
- Records materials, weight, counts, condition of food items via RF system.
- Move product safely using forklift, pallet jack, or dock loader.
- Loads and unloads materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
- Inventory product as needed.
- Label, sort, stack, wrap and tie product as needed.
- Recharge maintain and clean batteries as needed while using appropriate PPE.
- Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Sweep work area as needed.
- Wear company provided / approved cold weather PPE at all times during warehouse operations.
- Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintain a clean personal work environment.
- May perform other duties of Inventory / Utility as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned to fulfill Agile’s objectives.
Required Qualifications of Stand-Up Forklift Operator:
- 1 year(s) of experience operating a stand-up forklift or reach truck.
- Must be capable of lifting to 70 pounds.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to read and speak English.
- Must be able and willing to complete a pre-employment basic math skills test.
- Must be able and willing to complete a per-employment background check and drug screen.
- Strong Teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications of Stand-Up Forklift Operator:
- High School Diploma or GED.
