Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Forklift Operator

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator may operate fork trucks, electric pallet jacks, and other powered industrial trucks to pick orders, load and unload trailers, put away products, transfer products, etc. This position may be responsible for assisting to verify inventory and / or performing cycle counts, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Loads and unloads incoming and outgoing trucks with the use of fork trucks, electric pallet jacks, and / or other powered industrial trucks.
• Utilizes glad locks and chock blocks to secure trucks while they are unloaded and / or loaded to prevent early truck departure.
• Puts away and moves product to and from bins and locations.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.
• Performs routine inspections of powered industrial trucks before and after use; Reports any malfunction, defect, or damages to the Manager; Performs lock out tag out for damaged equipment.
• May verify inventory on work floor and / or perform cycle counts with other team members.
• Enforces, and adheres to all safety regulations as required by the position and the company’s safety

policies.