Forklift Operator, Jacksonville, FL

Technica LLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a skilled forklift operator to join their team in Jacksonville, Florida. Responsibilities include transporting goods, maintaining inventory, and performing equipment maintenance. Candidates must possess a high school diploma, forklift certification, and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Veterans, military spouses, women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forklift operator.
• Forklift or heavy machinery certification required.
• Must be US Citizen and at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to transport goods and materials.
• Unload and stack materials; maintain inventory on work floor.
• Lubricate trucks and maintain safety checks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Position Summary:

• Operates a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds within a warehouse, manufacturing plant, or other establishment.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Lubricate trucks, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied-gas tank.

Qualifications:

• US Citizen
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 18 years of age
• Valid state driver's license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of basic tools and vehicle maintenance a plus.
• Experience as a forklift operator.
• Forklift or heavy machinery certification.
• Must have the ability to be cleared for a NACI clearance to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)

**Veterans, Military Spouses, Women, Minorities and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.**

• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screening and background checks related to the position.