Forklift Driver

evTerra Recycling, LLC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

evTerra Recycling, LLC in San Antonio, Texas is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for safely moving merchandise within the warehouse. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma, have experience driving a forklift, and be able to lift 35 pounds.

Responsibilities include pre-inspecting the forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and performing various material handling assignments while adhering to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of driving a forklift or warehouse experience preferred.
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and push/pull 50-pound loads.

Responsibilities

• Use a sit-down industrial forklift to move merchandise within the warehouse.
• Conduct daily pre-inspection of forklift and escalate mechanical issues.
• Transport requested materials to and from various locations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Ability to follow directions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities

Job Summary:

The Forklift Operator will use a sit-down industrial forklift machine to move merchandise, pallets of product and heavy merchandise within the warehouse work area including loading and unloading merchandise off and, on a truck, plus will accomplish various additional materials handling assignments.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows all safety rules for warehouse including wearing of PPE – steel toe shoes, safety vest, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection at all times.
• Conducts daily pre-inspection of forklift prior to operating it, documents and escalates mechanical or electrical concerns to General Manager, services equipment as needed.
• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including loading docks, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity ensuring the load is secured and pallets are not overloaded.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
• Manages and piles drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of work site as assigned. This may include cleaning up debris, and trash, or removing materials such as cardboard, shrink wrap and pallets.
• Immediately reports all accidents and near accidents to Manager.
• Performs other related duties as requested and related to working on and off the forklift.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1-3 years of driving a forklift or warehouse experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours a day.