Forklift Operator Job Description
Forklift operator
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Forklift Operator Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Operate Drexel Forklift for pallet picks
Flexibility as production needs vary
Replenishment to other locations
Responsible for vertical movement for logistic operations to/from trucks and trailers and proper store
Clean, maintain and secure all equipment as directed by policies and procedures
Close interaction with the military for the movement of materials, supplies, equipment and setting
Clean equipment as scheduled and/or required
Ensure equipment is safely and securely stored
Data entry of shipments
Move in-process materials and finish stock to/from production areas
Forklift Operator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Forklift Operator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: OSHA
Education for Forklift Operator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the forklift operator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Associate and High School Degree in General Education, Education, Industrial, Associates, Computer, Sound, Technical, Supervision, Business, Leadership
Skills for Forklift Operator
Desired skills for forklift operator include:
Basic math and inventory techniques
GMPs
Weight requirements and safety precautions
Equipment associated with warehouse activities and the operation of the equipment
Forms associated with inventory control
Product lines and their dimensions
Products sold by Sysco
Sysco safety and security policies
Common carrier and full truckload logistics
Inventory control and general warehouse procedures
Desired experience for forklift operator includes:
May be required to work a flexible schedule
Must be skilled in handling controls for starting, stopping, backings, and driving fork lift or clamp truck through aisles in building, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks
Good special ability to identify how high and wide a doorway and an aisle must be to drive the fork lift truck and its load
A high school graduate or equivalent with 3+ years working forklift experience in a manufacturing setting (high-speed manufacturing is preferred)
Must be able to lift heavy objects (occasionally between 60-75 lbs) with or without reasonable accommodation for an entire shift
Valid Forklift Operator Certificate
Forklift Operator Examples
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Forklift Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of forklift operator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for forklift operator
- Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers using proper dock safety procedures
- Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse/plant
- Must maintain a current fork lift operator's license and perform all other duties as required by supervision
- High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others
- Move materials, supplies, and finished goods to designated places in the facility
- Monitor progress of supplies, materials, parts and assemblies for early detection of shortages
- MUST have verifiable experience operating a sit down electric forklift in a warehouse environment
- Follow instructions and directives from supervisor, trainer, and/or substitute for other forklift operators
- MUST have minimum 6 months forklift experience, within the last 18 months
- MUST have good attendance record and good work ethic
Qualifications for forklift operator
- Ability to work rotating shifts/weekends
- Ability to learn and operate production support equipment – palletizers/de-palletizers
- Ability to achieve and maintain valid Forklift certification
- Knowledge of basic inventory control principles and procedures
- Maintain an organized work place
- First aid is an asset but not required
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Forklift Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of forklift operator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for forklift operator
- Operating both indoors and outdoors
- Assisting with shipping/receiving processes, including loading and unloading product
- Ensuring that warehouse grounds are kept clean and orderly
- Loading –Inspection of empty trailers prior to loading to ensure no contamination
- Inventory –Perform inventory counts to ensure inventory control and security are maintained
- Quality -Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
- Equipment -Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials and equipment using a forklift, and Yard Tractor
- Ensure accurate counts are recorded prior to any movements into or out of inventory
- Maintains yard cleanliness by performing general housekeeping
- Mentor other forklift operators
Qualifications for forklift operator
- Ability to work with an automated inventory control program
- Have 6 months previous experience operating a forklift
- Have flexibility complete overtime if necessary
- Two (2) years of verifiable forklift experience within the past five (5) years
- At least 2 years of forklift operating experience
- Comfortable working in a dusty environment
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Forklift Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of forklift operator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for forklift operator
- Sit down/Stand up forklift-could also be cherry picker too
- Moving heavy machinery
- Safely operate a propane-powered forklift and report any safety or mechanical problems
- Communicate fluctuations in inventory to management
- Perform frequent arithmetic operations to calculate customer changes, quantity of units per tier or per pallet, and other calculations as required
- At start of the shift or at any time that may be necessary verify that the forklift equipment to be used is functioning properly and safely
- Place finished product into storage on a first in first out rotation basis
- Stage and load orders as required on a Bill of Lading
- Record items, amounts and code dates of items shipped on Bill of Lading
- Receive, inspect, and place into storage raw material
Qualifications for forklift operator
- You must have extensive experience with a propane forklift
- You must be able to operate a handheld computer/scanner
- You must be reliable and flexible
- You must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
- Experience with UPS and Fedex shipping a plus
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs (not continuous)
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Forklift Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of forklift operator. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for forklift operator
- Use a forklift to move lumber products in the warehouse, load/unload trucks, and get items ready for shipping
- Builds pallets accurately according to pick tickets
- Meets department goals for throw rate
- Conducts daily PIT inspections and follows safe PIT operating procedures
- Assists team members in picking, staging, loading, unloading, rotation and storage of product
- Maintains cleanliness of the warehouse by sweeping floor, wiping up spills, and keeping product organized
- Follows and abides by all Company safety rules
- Records all damage and shrinkage per Company policy and handles damage/dents as they happen by wiping up any liquid that spills
- Identifies inefficiencies in warehouse operations and make recommendations
- Places product onto overstock slots if picking slots are filled
Qualifications for forklift operator
- Minimum 1 year manufacturing plant experience
- Qualified candidates must be able to submit to drug screen and background check
- Qualified candidates must attach resume to application to be considered
- 6 months of consistent forklift experience within the past 18 months
- Willing to submit to a background check and/or drug screening if required by client
- Must have at least 6 months of Reach and/or Cherry Picker experience in the last 18 months
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Forklift Operator Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of forklift operator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for forklift operator
- Stacks all empty pallets into proper location and separates broken and unusable pallets from usable pallets
- Maintains inventory and shipping records
- Stand Up Reach and Cherry Picker
- Manually load and unload freight in an efficient and safe manner
- Provide physical labor to move product to storage areas with proper material handling equipment and efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area
- Performs general grounds/building maintenance
- Perform duties of moving and picking orders with forklift
- Must be able to ensure accuracy and organizational skills
- Loading and Unloading trucks utilizing a sit down forklift
- Moving products between areas and departments
Qualifications for forklift operator
- Sit-Down
- Stand-Up
- Cherry Pickers/ Stock Pickers
- Must have 5 years’ experience operating heavy machinery in a pipe yard environment
- Must have at least 6 months or more recent forklift experience
- Must submit to background