Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Operates a forklift in a safe and efficient manner while following directives and completing tasks in a timely manner.

Important Personal Skills

• Adaptability
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong sense of urgency
• Good timekeeping ethic
• Cultural competence - must be able to work effectively and professionally with a diverse workforce
• Teamwork ethic

Job Tasks

• Safety / Quality: Ensures all safety, environmental and operational procedures are followed.
• Complies with federal, state, and local warehousing, material handling, and shipping requirements
• Maintains the confidentiality of company, customer and personnel information.
• Performs all pre-operational checks to ensure equipment is fit for purpose. Reports any damage or defects as discovered.
• Performs the duties required by forklift operators depending on the department. Outbound forklift operators pick pallets for orders and load containers as needed. Inbound forklift operators will bin-in new pallets. Inventory forklift operators will perform pallet movements to maintain yard health. P&S and PRM forklift operators will conduct pallet movements needed b maintain production.
• Takes necessary precautions to avoid damaging customer, company, or 3rd party property/equipment/product/etc. Performs additional duties 

Qualification and Experience

• Must have experience operating a gas-powered sit-down forklift or:
• Must have experience operating a diesel-powered forklift
• 2 years’ experience working with forklifts
• Certified on a forklift
• Pay Range: $18.50-$20.00
• Must be able to double stack single pallets (preferable)
• Container loading experience (preferable)
• Must be able to speak and read English
• Must be able to do basic math
• Must have experience moving large loads assigned by management.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k (4% matching)

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation Pay

Holiday Pay (starting on first day of employment)

TALKE USA, INC. 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.