Fork Lift Operator (FT)
Job Posting for Fork Lift Operator (FT) at HireQuest Direct
Job description
We are looking for technically skilled candidates with excellent attention to detail for the position of forklift operator. Forklift operators are responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs, and managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment, among other duties.
Forklift operators will need to transport valuable items, requiring diligence.
Forklift Operator Responsibilities:
- The forklift operator is responsible for making decisions regarding the movement of pallets or materials to maximize the efficiency.
- Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
- Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets and transports load to designated area.
- Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
- Forklifts must be operated with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times.
- Forklift operators must achieve expected production requirements while maintaining a clean and safe working environment.
- Understanding that overtime may be required and is considered mandatory.
- Ability to work overtime and flexible schedule/shifts.
- Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate.
- Repetitively adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and stand for entire shifts of varying lengths.
- The employee is frequently required to sit, talk hear, walk and use hands to handle, feel and reach.
- Forklift operator is required to sit for long periods of time.
- The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location.
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required - Steel toes and reflective vest need to be provided by employee.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision.
- Must have a good sense of balance & good eye-hand-foot coordination.
- May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. to 75 lbs.
- Good math, language and reading skills with attention to detail along with basic computer skills.
- Forklift certificate of training not required, but highly preferred.
- High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment; Follow instructions for keeping records.
Forklift Operator Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Valid fork-lifting certificate.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination.
- Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners.
- Good physical condition.
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Good organizational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication.
Job acceptance dependent on background check and drug test results
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$35,125 to $44,542
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