Forklift Operator

Bradley Personnel, Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradley Personnel, Inc. is seeking an experienced Forklift Driver to join our warehouse team in a fast-paced setting. The role focuses on operating forklifts to load and unload materials and move them to storage areas, while maintaining safety and efficiency across all warehouse tasks.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a forklift certificate, and proven forklift experience. You will perform maintenance checks, ensure proper stock rotation, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid forklift operator’s 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 on season.

Responsibilities

• 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 truck’s 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Material handling

Heavy lifting

Hand-eye coordination

Temperature tolerance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification

Job description

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 truck’s 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 operator’s 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.