Forklift Operator

NEPW Logistics Inc; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 19,286,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Job summary

NEPW Logistics Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to move, locate and stack pallets, ensuring safe and efficient warehouse operations. The role requires operating a lift-truck for loading and unloading, tracking shipments with a handheld scanner, and maintaining a clean workspace.

The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, reliable, and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment while following all safety regulations and performing additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates safety awareness and compliance with forklift operation standards.
• Able to operate a lift-truck, stack and relocate pallets and use a handheld scanner.
• Handles pallets and loading/unloading trucks in a warehouse setting with care.

Responsibilities

• Operates a lift-truck loading & unloading trucks.
• Changing out propane tanks on lift when out of fuel.
• Receive & select pallets for outbound.
• Track shipments using a handheld scanner.
• Clearing the warehouse floor of product and scrap.
• Ability to comfortably use a ratchet, utility knife and other tools as needed.
• Follows all safety requirements and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety conscious

Mechanical Aptitude

Reliable

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Communicate effectively

Works Well Independently

Job description

Description

Forklift Operator

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a lift-truck to move, locate, relocate, stack, pallets. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. This position operates in a warehouse setting.

Essential Functions

• Operates a lift-truck loading & unloading trucks.
• Changing out propane tanks on lift when out of Fuel.
• Receive & select pallets for outbound.
• Track shipments using a handheld scanner.
• Clearing the warehouse floor of product and scrap.
• Ability to comfortably use a ratchet, utility knife and other tools as needed
• Follows all safety requirements and regulations.
• All other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Safety conscious
• Mechanical Aptitude
• Reliable
• Self-motivated
• Attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively.
• Works Well Independently

Physical Requirements

• Sitting or driving – 20 to 60 minutes at a time
• Maximum lifting/carrying 60lbs.
• Frequent lifting/carrying 10lbs.
• Repetitive motion with wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle