Forklift Operator - Entry Level

Official Job Title: Material Handler, Entry

Traffic & Warehousing Department

Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm

Safety Statement:

This is a safety sensitive position.

Job Purpose:

Moves material and products in manufacturing and/or warehouse area by manual hand truck, electric hand truck and/or forklift with the purpose of loading, unloading, or stocking in warehouse or cells.

Essential Functions:

• Uses a forklift, pallet jack and/or hand dolly.
• Follows instructions to determine materials or containers to be moved.
• Prepares loads for shipment; for instance, banding, plastic wrapping the product, etc.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets manually and onto or off trailers.
• Conveys materials to or from storage or work sites to designated areas using a forklift, manual or electrical pallet jack.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to designated location, i.e. lift forks, fork extensions, extension boom.
• Works under direct supervision on duties and tasks that are basic, selecting from written instructions and established procedures.
• Will be working with a team of co-workers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Required Qualifications:

• Six months of prior related experience is preferred, but not required.
• Manufacturing background a plus, but not required.
• Must have the ability to drive motorized equipment or vehicles and have a valid driver's license.
• Must have the ability and awareness to recognize sights and sounds in the workplace which the employee might encounter.
• Applies basic and develops intermediate skills in procedures, techniques, tools, materials and/or equipment, as appropriate to area of specialization.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be flexible with required working hours, including overtime.
• Must be flexible within the department and willing to flex to other departments as needed.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs. from floor to shoulder level, to routinely push and/or pull a minimum of 50 pounds with a manual pallet jack, to occasionally bend at the knee level, stoop and/or climb. Must be able to stand for a minimum of 8 to 10 hours. Must be able to use a forklift, pallet jack and hand dolly. Must be able to pass a forklift-driving test to become an authorized forklift driver. Background check is required. Will be required to wear proper protective equipment including, but not limited to, protective eye and/or hearing equipment to safely perform job duties. Will occasionally be exposed to chemicals, dust, heat, cold, gas, and/or fumes. Must be able to adjust to normal plant environmental conditions (above moderate hot and cold conditions) and to adapt quickly to physical applications requiring varying motor skills.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements 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."

Activity

Hours per day

Never

0 hours

Occasionally

up to 3 hours

Frequently

3-6 hours

Constantly

6-8+ hours

Sitting

X(if on a lift)

Walking

X

Standing

X

Bending (neck)

X

Bending (waist)

X

Squatting

X

Climbing

X

Kneeling

X

Crawling

X

Twisting (neck)

X

Twisting (waist)

X

Hand Use: Dominant hand Right Left

X

Is repetitive use of hand required?

X

Simple Grasping (right hand)

X

Simple Grasping (left hand)

X

Power Grasping (right hand)

X

Power Grasping (left hand)

X

Fine Manipulation (right hand)

X

Fine Manipulation (left hand)

X

Pushing & Pulling (right hand)


X

Pushing & Pulling (left hand)

X

Reaching (above shoulder level)

X

Reaching (below shoulder level)

X

LIFTING

CARRYING

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.


Frequently

3-6 hrs.

Consistently

6-8+ hrs.

Height

Never

0 hrs.

Occasionally

up to 3 hrs.

Frequently

3-6 hrs.

Consistency

6-8+ hrs.

Distance

0-10 LBS.

X

6 to 8 ft.

X

11-25 LBS.

X

X

26-50 lbs.

X

X

51-75 lbs.

X

X

776-100 LBS.

X

X

100+ LBS.

X

X