Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary :  

Forklift operators will be responsible for loading and unloading truck, delivering pallets to work stations and moving pallets around warehouse. Accurate counts and records must be kept of load, unloads, and pallets delivered to workstations.

Essential Duties:  

• Stack and organize pallets keeping stacks straight and at a uniform height.  
• Unload trucks keeping an accurate count of the quantity of PECO pallets and other pallets being unloaded. 
• Load truck using proper loading pattern and ensuring that proper quantity of pallets is loaded and that any special instructions are followed. 
• Feed pallets in stacks of nine to repair operators on rollers while keeping an accurate count of the amount of pallets given to each operator. 
• Clean or report any contamination or potential food safety issues for customers.  
• Other duties as assigned.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all PECO safety policies and procedures for the depot as well as for your role.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or General Education Development (GED)
• Prior forklift experience
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills are necessary
• A good understanding of safe forklift operation is a must

Physical Requirements :  

• Employee will need to be able to lift 65lbs repeatedly
• Sitting for long periods
• See page 3 for more details

Work Conditions: 

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment. 
• Employee will need to be able to lift 65lbs repeatedly.

Although this job description provides an overview of the position, it is not designed to cover or contain an all-inclusive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.