MD Forklift Operator

Description

Job Title: Warehouse Forklift Operator

Department Name: Warehouse

Reports to (title):  Warehouse Inventory Coordinator 

Business Unit: SVS

Job Summary: Warehouse forklift operator, also known as a material handler, will move goods around the warehouse using forklifts and other loading devices. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Loading and unloading: Unloading deliveries from trucks and loading goods onto conveyor belts
• Storing and relocating: Stacking boxes for storage, and moving materials within the warehouse
• Maintaining: Performing daily forklift maintenance and checks, and keeping the warehouse clean and free of hazards
• Tracking: Documenting the arrival, departure, and movement of goods, and tracking inventory and customer orders
• Other tasks: Building pallets, picking pallets, moving hazardous materials, and reconfiguring racking

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

Loading and unloading

• Forklift operators need to be able to move and stack goods, and load and unload them from vehicles like trucks, ships, and airplanes. It's also important to make sure loads are secure before transporting them.

Packing

• Forklift operators often spend a lot of time packing and labeling products for delivery. They should be able to pack boxes, label them clearly, and use packaging materials like tape and bubble wrap to secure packages.

Communication

• Forklift operators need to be able to interact effectively with co-workers, vendors, and sometimes customers. They should be able to speak clearly, listen attentively, and communicate through email, telephone, and written notes.

Attention to detail

• Forklift operators need to pay attention to detail when performing maintenance inspections on forklifts and other equipment to ensure everything is in working order. They should also stay present while working so they can notice any issues with the forklift's operation right away

Physical Requirements:

• Effectively handle lifting of various objects weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• While performing the essential functions of the job, the employee will be required to bend, stoop, kneel, reach and climb. 
• The position requires standing for extended periods of time.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.