Job Description
A forklift driver (or forklift operator) manages industrial vehicles to move, load, unload, and stack materials in warehouses, factories, construction sites, and shipping yards. [1, 2, 3]
Key Responsibilities
- Material Handling: Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, pallet jacks, and cherry-pickers to transport goods.
- Loading and Unloading: Load and unload pallets, raw materials, or finished products from trailers, trucks, and shipping containers.
- Inventory & Tracking: Verify incoming and outgoing shipments against manifests, use RF scanners, and log inventory movements.
- Equipment Maintenance: Perform pre-shift and post-shift safety inspections (brakes, steering, hydraulics, tires) and report mechanical issues.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Certification: Valid forklift operator certification/license (OSHA-compliant).
- Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is typically preferred.
- Experience: Prior warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics experience (often 1–3 years).
- Physical Requirements: Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stand for long shifts, and maintain strong hand-eye coordination.
If you are writing or tailoring a posting, let me know:
- What type of forklift (e.g., sit-down, reach truck, zoom boom) you need
- The industry (e.g., cold storage, general warehouse, steel yard)
- Any shift details or pay ranges to include
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Hernando, MS |
| Salary | $18 Per Hour |
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