Forklift Operator

Delavan Holdings; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delavan Holdings in Nevada, Iowa is seeking forklift operators to manage the transportation of valuable items within the facility. Candidates should have excellent hand-eye coordination and experience operating forklift machinery. Responsibilities include loading, unloading, and ensuring safety compliance.

Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED and be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and fulfilling physical requirements. This role offers an opportunity for dedicated individuals in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in operating forklift machinery.

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
• Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
• Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
• Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Operating and managing technical equipment.
• Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
• Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
• Identifying workplace safety hazards.
• Adhering to safety management standards.
• Adhering to production schedules.
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Operating technical machinery

RF scanner proficiency

Good physical condition

Mathematical aptitude

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

RF scanner

Job description

Forklift operators will need to transport valuable items, requiring diligence and good hand-eye coordination.

KEY RESULT AREA

• Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
• Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
• Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
• Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Operating and managing technical equipment.
• Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
• Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
• Identifying workplace safety hazards.
• Adhering to safety management standards.
• Adhering to production schedules.
• Any other duties as assigned by the manager.

SKLLS

• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners.
• Good physical condition.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Good organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Requirements

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in operating forklift machinery

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to physically operated forklift machinery
• Able to access all areas of the facility
• Able to lift 50lbs
• Be able to stand, lift, bend, stretch.