What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver position at Barletta Boats?
Working as a member of the Helm Department, the Forklift Driver is an integral part of processes at Barletta. The role is responsible for loading/unloading trucks and moving and placing helms throughout the facility while following all safety policies and procedures.
Individuals in this role must have a strong work ethic and the ability to work in a fast-paced and team-focused environment, and be able to work in heat, rain, and snow.
Barletta’s culture is what sets us apart and creates a great employee experience. We actively promote and encourage behaviors that align to our Values: 1) Treat everyone like family, 2) Always do the right thing, and 3) Relentlessly pursue excellence and our Leadership Expectations: 1) Connect with Purpose, 2) Execute with Excellence and 3) Build the future.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operate a forklift in a safe manner
- Load and unload trucks
- Place materials in proper areas and maintain organization
- Deliver necessary products to all areas of the facility as requested
- Empty hoppers when needed
- Perform daily safety checks and basic preventative maintenance on the forklifts
- Ability to respond quickly to numerous requests in a fast-paced work environment
- Assignments given by supervisor as required
- Support a Barletta Safe culture by adhering to and advocating for the safest behaviors and proactively identifies opportunities to mitigate job-related risks and hazards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have at least 5 years of proven experience driving a forklift
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, push & pull for 8 hours and lift upward of 50 lbs
- Ability to adapt to climate, inside and outside
- Must display good verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to follow policies and procedures and wear required PPE
- Must be able to multi-task while remaining calm under pressure
- Ability to work hours as required by management
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
- Compensation is based on past job history, knowledge and experience.
- Medical/Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- Company Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary Life Ins, Accident and Critical Illness
- 401k with match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program