What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at FOLEY PRODUCTS COMPANY?
Position Summary:
Responsible for safely loading/unloading of product.
Essential Job Functions/Duties:
- Inspects equipment for wear and completed product for any defects.
- Verify product load/unloaded against tickets.
- Stocks, organizes, and is responsible for the housekeeping of pipe and/or drycast products
- Load/unload trucks, including deliveries
- Inspects equipment and lifting devices to make sure they are safe and working properly
- Ability to drive a forklift safely
- Ability to use a forklift to stack finished product in the yard
- Unload various resale products
- Effective use to not damage product
- Distinguish different types of products (sizes, specifications) and resale items
- Ability to load and unload trucks with minimal breakage
- Practice good housekeeping, safety procedures and adhere to company policy and procedures
- Tip-out finished product from building
Required Qualifications:
- Must be at least 21 years of age or receive the approval of the EVP of Operations
- 1 year(s) forklift / loader experience
- English language proficiency. Spanish is a plus
Preferred Qualifications:
- Quick thinker / flexible / problem solver
- Work with coworkers and supervisors in meeting production goals
- Excellent time management skills
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:
- Exposed to high levels of concrete dust.
- Work outdoors but may on occasion work indoors. Temperatures may vary due to weather.
- Regularly wear protective attire, such as hard hats and steel-toe boots.
- Exposed to sound and noise levels that are distracting and uncomfortable.
- Work in extremely bright or very dim lighting conditions.
Shift/Hours Expectations
- Mon – Fri (weekends when needed)
- 45 - 60 hours/week
Additional Notes:
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to what is listed in this document. Duties may entail other projects or functions required by management on an as needed basis.
