Forklift Operator

Summary: Operate the forklift to perform various material handling duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities as follows: Prior to signing out equipment - performs operations and safety check, including brakes, battery and lift controls. Signs out equipment by documenting the pre-operational checklist. Operate forklift and other power equipment that they have been trained on. Replenish slots from product overflow to their assigned aisles. Report to front dock to stock incoming freight. Clean and maintain their assigned aisles. Separate empty pallets from their areas and maintain acceptable stacking height. Maintain a clean, safe and orderly workplace. Other duties may be assigned. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience: GSC provides on the job training Language Skills: Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two- digit numbers Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two-step instructions Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must be trained and certified on each piece of equipment Other Qualifications: Satisfactory work record and attendance. Must be dependable, reliable, and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly. Ability to take instruction from supervisor and get along with co-workers. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and use hands to handle or feel. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop/kneel, bend/twist, push and pull. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grocery Supply Company