Forklift Truck Operator

G10 Inc; Town of Bethlehem (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

G10 Inc is seeking a forklift operator for its Bethlehem, NY facility. The role involves moving, loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items while maintaining accuracy and safety in daily routines.

Candidates should be able to operate forklift machinery and RF scanners, handle loads securely, and follow production schedules. The position requires good physical condition and reliable, clear communication with team members.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; forklift experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklift machinery is required or strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, ship, and receive warehouse items.
• Transport materials within the facility.
• Optimize loads for efficiency.
• Secure loads before transportation.
• Inspect vehicles for damages.
• Schedule vehicles for maintenance.
• Operate and manage technical equipment.
• Manage inventory with RF scanning.
• Pick and wrap orders for shipment.
• Identify workplace safety hazards.
• Adhere to safety management standards.
• Follow production schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Physical fitness

Mathematical aptitude

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Experience operating forklift machinery

Tools

RF scanners

Forklift operation

Job description

Description

Summary

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.

Requirements

Skills

• 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.

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.