OPERATIONS – FORKLIFT OPERATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
Item | Details |
Position Title | Operations – Forklift Operator |
Pay Type | Hourly |
Safety Sensitive Position | Yes – must be safety oriented and operate powered industrial trucks safely. |
DOT Safety Regulated Position | No |
Requirements for DOT-Regulated or Safety-Sensitive Position | Not applicable; this position is not designated as DOT safety regulated. |
Forklift Operators report to the Warehouse Manager and are responsible for safely moving product, supplies, pallets, and equipment throughout the warehouse, production areas, and SRI Ohio, Inc.'s three buildings. The position supports production, shipping, and receiving by delivering materials to production lines, loading and unloading trucks, and ensuring finished pallets are clean, secure, and suitable for shipment.
This position requires dependable, safety-focused work around team members and visitors, attention to product identification and inventory counts, accurate completion of receiving and shipping records, and a professional attitude. Operators must keep forklifts, docks, and warehouse areas clean and follow established procedures when handling and transporting materials.
Responsibility | Approx. Time |
Review and understand product dossiers to ensure the correct product is delivered to each production line. | 10% |
Load and unload trucks; complete receiving and shipping reports, including trailer inspections. | 20% |
Deliver only good, shippable pallets to production lines as needed and move pallets between all three buildings. | 25% |
Move dunnage from various locations and move equipment upon request. | 15% |
Count bottles, pallets, and boxes to support accurate inventory; ensure finished pallets are clean, safe, and meet customer quality expectations. | 20% |
Ensure loads are secure and stable and use appropriate stabilizing materials, including airbags, load locks, and straps. | 10% |
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs other duties as assigned.
All necessary and/or required training will be administered by appropriate SRI Ohio, Inc. personnel. Powered industrial truck operation must be limited to employees who have received required training and authorization, and training records will be maintained on file.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Category | Qualification | Required / Preferred |
Education | High school diploma/GED | Preferred |
Education | Accounting / higher math skills (algebra or above) | Preferred |
Experience | At least one year of experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment | |
Skills and Abilities | Ability to safely operate a forklift | |
Skills and Abilities | Ability to complete documentation accurately as needed | |
Skills and Abilities | Good understanding of forklifts and how they operate | |
Skills and Abilities | Ability to follow procedures and work safely | |
Knowledge | Knowledge of handheld scanners | Preferred |
Licenses / Certifications | Forklift operation training/certification and SRI authorization | |
Item | Details |
Does Position Supervise? | No |
Primary Contribution Type | Provides plant support for material distribution |
Financial Responsibility | No |
Budget Responsibility | No |
Travel Required? | No |
Office Environment | No |
Warehouse Environment | Yes – primarily warehouse and production areas |
- Perform job tasks despite distractions/interruptions
- Exercise independent judgment
- Effectively communicate in speech and writing
- Prioritize work assignments and efficiently use time
- Perform a variety of duties, often switching tasks
- Analyze information and/or problems to define objectives, concerns, patterns, and formulate conclusions
- Organize information/people/material in a systematic way to increase efficiency
- Interact professionally with coworkers and clients
- Quickly process information
- Maintain and organize documents
- Follow oral or written directions, safety and security rules
- Complete heavy workload within established time frames
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS
Consideration | Details |
Heat | During some months, plant temperatures may exceed 100°F. |
Weather | Forklifts may be driven between buildings regardless of weather conditions. |
Sitting | May sit for extended periods while operating a forklift. |
Work areas | Operates in warehouse and production areas around team members and visitors. |
Product handling | Handle pallets and product carefully and keep loads safe and secure. |
Safety-sensitive positions, and other positions that SRI Ohio Inc. may from time to time deem appropriate, may be subject to a physical job demand assessment by an outside vendor designated by SRI Ohio Inc. If the information below contradicts or is inconsistent with the vendor's findings, the vendor's assessment shall govern and replace any inconsistent requirements listed here.
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that may be required to perform the essential functions of this job. Actual requirements may vary by assignment and should be reviewed with the appropriate SRI Ohio, Inc. personnel.
Physical Demand | Never | Rare | Infrequent | Occasional | Frequent | Continuous |
Ascend/Descend Stairs | | X | | | | |
Balancing | | | X | | | |
Bending | | | | | X | |
Carrying Objects | | | | | X | |
Fine Manipulations | | | | | X | |
Kneeling | | X | | | | |
Lifting: 10–25 lbs. | | | | | X | |
Lifting: 25–50 lbs. | | | | X | | |
Lifting: over 50 lbs. | | | X | | | |
Maintaining Body Equilibrium | | | | X | | |
Pulling: 10–25 lbs. | | | | X | | |
Pulling: 25–50 lbs. | | | X | | | |
Pulling: over 50 lbs. | | X | | | | |
Pushing: 10–25 lbs. | | | X | | | |
Pushing: 25–50 lbs. | | | X | | | |
Pushing: over 50 lbs. | | X | | | | |
Reaching | | | | | X | |
Repetitive Body Motions | | | | | X | |
Sitting | | | | | | X |
Speaking | | | | | | X |
Squatting | | | | X | | |
Standing | | | | X | | |
Stooping | | | | X | | |
Twisting | | | | X | | |
Walking | | | | X | | |
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