Forklift Operator - 1ST- RV

Rate of Pay: $18.00 per hour

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Department: Warehousing

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary

·         Moves, locates, relocates, stacks and counts stock with the assistance of a forklift, clamp truck and/or other power equipment. General labor and material handler duties within the shipping, receiving and warehouse department.

General Accountabilities

·         Unloads inbound shipments safely and efficiently.

·         Loads outbound shipments safely and efficiently.

·         Moves materials in and out of storage locations accurately and without damage to items.

·         Moves materials from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers and/or other transport vehicles.

·         Stacks materials.

·         Stages materials in staging areas.

·         Fills orders.

·         Pulls and prepares materials for shipment.

·         Maintains equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.

·         Inspects and performs daily pre-inspection checklist on forklift.

·         Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner per company policies.

·         Keeps well-organized records and reports.

·         Ensures proper stock rotation.

·         Maintains clean, neat and orderly work area.

·         Complies with all safety rules.

·         Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

·         *The Company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

·         Minimum Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.

·         OSHA Forklift Training Certificate Preferred or Current Forklift Certification.

·         Minimum Experience: 2 Years.

Skills

·         Must be familiar with OSHA regulations regarding the operation of a forklift, clamp truck and all other related power equipment.

·         Must possess the ability to be focused on observing proper operating procedures and safety practices.

·         Must possess the ability to carry heavy objects, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl to be able to move materials that cannot be moved with power equipment.

·         Must be able to withstand extreme temperatures dependant on weather.

·         Must be able to work around fumes, odors, chemicals and/or loud noises.

·         Must possess excellent verbal communication skills.

·         Must possess excellent interpersonal skills.

·         Ability to operate a forklift.

·         Ability to operate any other related power equipment.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to walk.


• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.


• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.


• Occasionally required to talk or hear.


• Occasionally required to bend, lift or climb.


• Occasionally required to lift moderate weights (25-50+ pounds).


• Finger dexterity required.


• Hand coordination required.


• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust or focus.

Work Environment

• Warehouse setting environment

Protech Staffing Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer