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Equipment Operator (Forklift)

ReaderLink
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2026

About the role

Summary: The Powered Industrial Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment including but not limited to: Sit Down Forklift, Stand-Up Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack, Pallet Stacker and Pallet Jack to support all facets of a high-volume distribution center.  Essential Functions: 
  • Follow all safety rules to maintain personal safety and the safety of others including maintaining clean work areas. 
  • Operates electric powered sit-down / stand-up electric forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks and pallet jacks in compliance with all OSHA regulations. 
  • Load, unload, retrieve, stack and store products in a neat, safe and productive manner. 
  • Transport product or supplies to designated areas to support operational needs. 
  • Use pallet wrapping machinery, floor scales, RF equipment, automated dock equipment and company issued utility knife.  
  • Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment. 
  • Communicate and report any accidents, near misses or hazardous conditions to a supervisor immediately. 
  • Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.  
  • Communicates effectively with internal and external customers to effectively support operations. 
  • Ability to work daily overtime including weekends.  
  • Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately. 
Qualifications: 
  • Minimum one year of experience in the safe and competent operation of powered industrial truck(s) in a warehouse or manufacturing environment 
  • Must be able to pass the ReaderLink Powered Industrial Truck Safety & Certification training course to obtain license valid for three years  
  • Basic computer skills with WMS, RF and scanning experience. 
Physical Requirements:  The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee:   
  • Must be able to stand and walk up 8 to 10 hours a day. 
  • Must be able repetitively reach up and out. 
  • Must be able push/pull up to 25 pounds repeatedly and occasionally push/pull up to 75 Lbs. 

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