Forklift Operator - 1st

Rate of Pay:  $19.50 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 dependent 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