Forklift Operator

Republic of Green; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the warehouse sector seeks Forklift Operators to manage loading and unloading tasks efficiently. The role requires attention to detail, organizational skills, and adherence to safety protocols. Candidates should possess at least a high school diploma or GED and be able to lift 65 lbs repeatedly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills necessary.
• Understanding of safe forklift operation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks while keeping accurate counts.
• Stack and organize pallets at a uniform height.
• Report any contamination or food safety issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Safe forklift operation

Education

Graduation from an accredited high school or GED

Job description

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Forklift operators will be responsible for loading and unloading trucks, delivering pallets to work stations, and moving pallets around the warehouse. Accurate counts and records must be kept of loads, unloads, and pallets delivered to workstations.

• Stack and organize pallets, keeping stacks straight and at a uniform height.
• Unload trucks, maintaining an accurate count of PECO pallets and other pallets being unloaded.
• Load trucks using proper loading patterns, ensuring the correct quantity of pallets is loaded and any special instructions are followed.
• Feed pallets in stacks of nine to repair operators on rollers, keeping an accurate count of pallets given to each operator.
• Report any contamination or potential food safety issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Learn, understand, and adhere to all PECO safety policies and procedures for the depot and your role.

**Education, Skills, and Experience:**

• Graduation from an accredited high school or GED.
• Good attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Understanding of safe forklift operation is essential.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 65 lbs repeatedly.
• Sitting for extended periods.

Work Conditions

• Work is performed in a warehouse environment.

This job description provides an overview of the position but is not an all-inclusive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities.