Forklift Operator

SUMMARY

Under frequent supervision, transfers material, equipment, kits, supplies required for efficient material flow through production/assembly areas.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

Physically transfers materials in and out of warehouse locations with mechanized equipment.

 

Locates and transfers part shortages within the warehouse that may be required for completion of assemblies.

 

Verifies and maintains stock.

 

Physically transfers material to assembly workstations, maintains bench stock and handles completed assemblies.

 

May Utilizes and operates material handling equipment including fork lifts, skids, pallet handlers, portable ladders, hand trucks, and rolling carts.

 

Perform daily cycle counts on warehoused material.

 

May use computer applications to maintain accurate material flow transactions.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or equivalent.  Familiarity with parts and stock items is desirable.

 



PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

May lift up to 50 lbs.

 

Frequent sitting, standing and climbing.

 

Continual use of manual dexterity, depth perception, near vision and acute color vision.

 

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG AND BACKGROUND CHECK

 

MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DOT (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION) PHYSICAL