Warehouse Forklift Operator

Position Summary:A Forklift Operator is a person whose role in an organization is to operate powered industrial trucks, and manage production workflow. A forklift operator, or material handler, is a certified associate responsible for controlling heavy machinery to move materials around a worksite. Their duties include preparing merchandise and securing it for safe, easy transport, using radio communications to determine priorities and ensure preventative maintenance and/or repairs are completed on forklifts and other tools. The ideal candidate is exceptionally detail oriented, and able to track multiple facets at any given time.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Complete daily pre-shift inspection checklists are completed and company guidelines are followedIdentify areas of improvement and establish innovative or adjust existing work procedures and practicesReport the effectiveness of operational activities and equipment requirementsConfer and coordinate activities with reporting managerInput, retrieve and analyze data accuratelyBe certified to meet Powered Industrial Trucks standards per OSHA and company policyExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsRead, comprehend, and carry out all work instructions, ability to count and do simple math, and write simple correspondenceCareful attention to detailSafely demonstrate operating practices and proceduresJob Requirements:18 years of age or olderAbility to read, speak, and write English fluently (ability to speak multiple languages is a plus)A minimum of 1 year job experience in a related fieldAbility to stand and walk for long periods of timeAble to lift up to 25lbs multiple times throughout the shiftAble to lift 50lbs with or without accommodationAble to travel to various sites when neededWork in a non-climate-controlled warehouse environmentWork as a team with other co-workers #J-18808-Ljbffr