Fork Lift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

General Purpose: Safely operate a forklift to move and build pallets in preparation for product shipment.

Essential Functions:

• Review daily schedule and report to work area.
• Preform forklift pre-inspections and report operational problems to the Team Leader
• Operate forklift in compliance with proper operating instructions and safety procedures.
• Refuel forklift at end of shift and/or as needed.
• Troubleshoot minor forklift operation issues and make adjustments.
• Locate and retrieve products to build pallets manually and/or with forklift in preparation for shipping.
• Move pallets with forklift to staging area.
• May use electric or manual pallet jack to move products.
• Gather and assemble specific customer orders.
• Manually lift boxes ranging in weight from 1 lb. to 80 lbs. to build approximately 28 pallets per day.
• Use shrinks wrapping machine to prepare pallets for shipping.
• Palletize boxes maintaining a pace commensurate with daily schedule.
• Utilize scanner to locate inventory and maintain inventory tracking.
• Place proper labels on pallets and boxes according to company procedure.
• Perform work in a fast-paced environment, maintain production and quality requirements.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of area and equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/ License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification
• Pallet jack certification

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