Fork Lift Operator

Description

Under minimal supervision, operate an industrial forklift to load and unload material or equipment and transport the materials to/from loading docks.

• Transport material or equipment to/from designated areas in the warehouse
• Load and unload goods from trucks
• Move goods packed on pallets or crates
• Stack goods in the correct storage area, following inventory control instructions
• Check to make certain loads are secure
• Stack empty pallets
• Perform daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery
• Remove machine attachments and waste materials from machines
• Examine products to ensure conformance to quality standards
• Dump materials into hoppers
• Other duties as needed or required

FULL TIME

STARTING PAY- $17.00/HR

Requirements

• Ability to fluently read, write and speak English
• Ability to follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping necessary records
• Detail oriented to prevent injury to property and people
• Ability to operate equipment safely
• Clean driving records and Forklift certification per OSHA standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Self-motivated and detail oriented
• Trustworthy and dependable
• Flexible and enthusiastic
• Ability to meet production goals
• Ability to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn and pivot
• Good eye-hand-foot coordination
• Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to traverse and access any/all areas of the warehouse
• Ability to work in a warehouse climate with a broad temperature range

Be Advised: The Jay Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.