What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at AUROBINDO PHARMA LTD?
Division Overview Auropackaging is a division of Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., where we have Aurobindo's automated warehouse, distribution, manufacturing and packaging of Aurobindo's products. Job Overview The Forklift Operator will operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks in our warehouse facility. Responsibilities Cuts straps off inbound freight Unload goods from trucks Move goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility Prepare pallets for storage Check loads are secure Stack empty pallets Remove machine attachments and waste material from machines Dump materials into machine hoppers Use RF scanner gun Qualifications - Skills & Requirements High School diploma or equivalent Good math, language and reading skills Basic computer skills may be required High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others Promote a safe work environment Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records Maintain a clean & safe environment Frequently lift up to 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for long periods of time Education & Experience 1 year experience in forklift operation Physical Requirements WAREHOUSE OR PRODUCTION POSITION - While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to: Regularly lift and/or move objects 10-50lbs Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally required to sit and climb or balance Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additional Physical Requirements Job requires the use of his/her feet to operate foot controls or for repetitive movementJob requires you to worker to reach or work above the shoulder Blood/Fluid Exposure Risk Category III: Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
