Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

This facility will be sorting packages into categories, and preparing the items for shipment. The employee operates powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.

Forklift Operator Job Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation of all power operated equipment that requires certification
• Safe and efficient movement of product; including loading and unloading trucks
• Accurately pick and pack items for shipment with a forklift
• Work with inventory control on correct product placement
• Complete required paperwork and project time-tracking documentation
• Maintain warehouse order to ensure pallet locations are kept available for incoming items
• Ensure all items not required short term are restocked according to established procedures
• Update warehouse management system with transaction
• Performs daily safety checklist and standard battery charging procedure
• Assist with contacting freight couriers to schedule pick-ups and deliveries
• Assist in cycle counting and periodic inventories
• Assist team members in meeting and exceeding customer expectations
• Update supervisor and team lead on issues or concerns
• Participate in process improvement by communicating to supervisor and/or team lead
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Support and maintain corporate quality, health and safety standards, processes, policies, practices, and work instructions (ISO standards where applicable).
• All other duties as assigned.

Forklift Operator Job Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• One (1) to Three (3) years of previous Hi-Lo experience
• Must be able to read and understand written and verbal instructions in English
• Ability to pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy
• Ability to lift/move up to 35 pounds solo and greater weights in a team-lift environment
• Valid driver's license
• Lifting, carrying, bending, stretching, and standing for long periods of time
• Employees in all warehouse positions must be able to immediately perceive auditory warning signals such as bells, alarms, and horns that are used to warn employees of the start-up, movement, or approach of equipment (including forklifts, turrets, overhead cranes, conveyors, trucks, and other equipment operated inside or outside the warehouse), mechanical abnormalities, and similar risk situations during warehouse operations

Crown Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.