Forklift/Hi-Lift Operator

Job Description:

1st Shift Position

SUMMARY

Retrieves, loads, unloads, and moves various materials, parts, and finished goods within company premises and on/off of Class 5 and Class 8 trucks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follows all company safety rules and policies.

• Inspect equipment daily for safe operation and reports any issues to the supervisor immediately.

• Removes and delivers damaged parts off the production floor to the proper site.

• Operates a gas or electric forklift in and between departments, buildings, and grounds.

• Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures

• Delivers materials to work areas as directed, stacks materials in storage areas and loads shipments in trailer.

• Works cooperatively and congenially with co-workers to achieve cohesive and productive work processes and work environment.

• Performs additional tasks as assigned by management or as the situation requires.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

• Possess a certified forklift operator license and a minimum of one-year experience. OSHA trained

• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial material handling equipment with keen awareness of equipment safety and its potential hazards.

• Ability to perform basic computer operation tasks and capable of learning programs. Able to record transactions into the ERP system.

• Ability to use a variety of small hand tools and power tools.

• Ability to communicate clearly with co-workers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Attend work regularly and report promptly for duty on the days and at the times scheduled by the supervisor.

• Schedule changes occur and should be handled in a productive manner

• Working temperatures vary with seasonal changes and climate control is limited. The environment is one in which noise exists.

• Sit on a forklift, stand, and/or walk for a combined minimum of eight (8) hours per day on a concrete surface.

• Lift and carry components, tools, or other items weighing more than 35 pounds. Any item over 35 pounds, is to be done with assistance

• May perform combination of physical movements to reach areas difficult to access including bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, twisting and rotation motions using head/neck, arms, wrists, waist, knees and arms while performing duties.

• Pull and push up to 100 pounds.

• Handle small hand tools and power tools. Handling may be done unilaterally (one-handed) or bilaterally (two-handed) depending on size and shape of object and task being performed.

• Need corrected vision to be aware of surroundings and location of items needed and perform various other job duties.

• Need corrected hearing to identify conditions in the environment (i.e. forklift horns, fire alarms).

• Need mental alertness to identify, avoid, or resolve safety hazards.

• Ability to communicate with supervisors and co-workers.

• Ability to wear designated personal protective equipment for the work assignment (i.e. safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves and sleeves, dust masks).