What are the responsibilities and job description for the DC Forklift Operator II position at Diversitech?
Job Description
Job Details
Job Title:
DC Forklift Operator II
Job Code:
DCFLOII
Department:
Transportation
Location:
Buford, GA
Reports To:
Operations Supervisor
FLSA Classification:
Non - Exempt
EEOC Classification:
Operatives
Salary Grade:
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Yes No
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the DC Forklift Operator II is to operate an electrical pallet jack and a seated industrial forklift to execute various material handling responsibilities, including the transportation of items between different locations to ensure proper operational and inventory flow. This role will identify and transport material to and from storage and staging areas, loading docks, and trucks. Furthermore, it is imperative for the DC Forklift Operator II to be knowledgeable about the machinery and products they are using and transporting.
Essential Duties
- Conducts operational and safety checks on components such as the battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher before shift/operation and ensures the daily/shift check list is complete.
- Signs out equipment daily and immediately reports all equipment malfunction, damage, or incidents to supervisor/manager.
- Safely proceeds to the designated area to extract, load, and transport merchandise, confirming labels and documentation for each pallet and movement.
- Ensures the utilization of suitable equipment for each specific type of movement (i.e. properly rated forklift/PIT for the product being moved).
- Returns equipment to appropriate charging station and prepares it for overnight charging at the end of the shift.
- Understands and complies with the productive capacity of equipment.
- Places and removes dock plates at loading dock door and adjusts dock plates to truck floor surface before to use.
- Handles and dumps scrap or spoilage into dumpster, compactor, or baler and activates the compacting cycle.
- Performs tasks and operates equipment same as the DC Forklift Operator I.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills, Abilities and Educational Requirements
Required
- 1 – 2 years of experience in warehouse, shipping, or manufacturing environment
- 6 months – 1 year of experience as a forklift operator
- Certification in forklift or complete training and certification exam upon hire
- Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment.
- Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in an efficient manner
- Proactive “self-starter” with a strong attention to detail.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Preferred
- High School Diploma/GED
- Experience utilizing equipment such as Stacker, Counterbalance forklift, or Electric Jack
Key Competencies
Inter-Relationships
Consistent interaction with other hourly production team members and management.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Work Environment
This position works in a manufacturing work setting. Frequently exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat. Work environment is often loud, dusty and/or dirty due to the concrete materials required for production.
Physical Demands
Demand:
Frequency
Hear
Frequent
See (20/20, corrective lenses permitted)
Frequent
Repetitive Motions
Frequent
Talk
Frequent
Stand
Frequent
Bend
Frequent
Stoop
Frequent
Reach
Frequent
Walk
Frequent
Drive
Frequent
Sit
Frequent
Type
Occasional
Physical Work
Percentage
Heavy– 25 – 50lbs
25 - 50%
Travel Required
No
