Job Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team. The Forklift Driver
will be responsible for operating and managing industrial trucks to load and unload materials and
deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines, or loading docks. This role is vital in
maintaining the efficiency and safety of our warehouse operations.
Responsibilities and Duties:
Operate forklifts or other hand and power trucks.
Load and unload materials from platforms, trucks, or other transport vehicles.
Check for damaged goods and report any discrepancies to the warehouse manager.
Move merchandise to storage areas and efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the
appropriate areas.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating,
recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.
Adhere strictly to safety regulations.
Perform daily equipment checks such as recharging the trucks battery and lubricating
equipment.
Ensure proper stock rotation.
Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization.
Communicate with team members and other departments to ensure coordination of warehouse
activities.
Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid forklift operators certificate or the ability to obtain one.
Proven experience as a forklift operator.
Excellent hand-eye coordination and physical condition.
Strong understanding of warehouse safety regulations.
Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights.
Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon the season.
Skills:
Good organizational and time-management skills.
Great attention to detail.
Dependability and reliability.
The position may involve physical labor and lifting of heavy loads up to 50 pounds.
Work may require flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, depending on shipment
schedules.