Equipment Operator (Forklift)

Description

Summary : The Powered Industrial Truck Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of assigned electric powered material handling equipment including but not limited to : Sit Down Forklift, Stand-Up Forklift, Reach Truck, Order Picker, Pallet Jack, Pallet Stacker and Pallet Jack to support all facets of a high-volume distribution center. Essential Functions :

• Follow all safety rules to maintain personal safety and the safety of others including maintaining clean work areas.
• Operates electric powered sit-down / stand-upelectric forklifts, order pickers, reach trucks and pallet jacks in compliance with all OSHA regulations.
• Load, unload, retrieve, stack and store products in a neat, safe and productive manner.
• Transport product or supplies to designated areas to support operational needs.
• Use pallet wrapping machinery, floor scales, RF equipment, automated dock equipment and company issued utility knife.
• Perform Forklift Operator Daily Checklists on assigned equipment.
• Communicate and report any accidents, near misses or hazardous conditions to a supervisor immediately.
• Perform general housekeeping duties as needed.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers to effectively support operations.
• Ability to work daily overtime including weekends.
• Basic math skills, ability to count, add, and subtract numbers quickly and accurately.

Qualifications :

Physical Requirements : The requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee :

Competencies :

Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

What we offer :

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE / Minority / Female / Disabled / Veteran.

ReaderLink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. EOE / Minorities / Female / Disabled / Veteran.

ReaderLink is committed to recruiting, hiring and promoting people with disabilities and veterans. If you need an accommodation to assist with completing the electronic application, please email your request to [emailprotected], or call : (708) 356-3737.