Forklift Operator

Job Description Job Summary: Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.

Skills and Competencies: Ability to drive a forklift
– Ability to lift 50 pounds
– Ability to climb on and off of required equipment
– Ability to sit for long periods
– Ability to communicate effectively
– Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
– Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.

Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.

Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.

Checks fluid levels
– For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift
– Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory
– Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required
– Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory
– Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment
– Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner.

Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel
– Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required
– Meets quality and quantity standards
– Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.