Lift Truck Operator

JobDiva, Inc.; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

JobDiva, Inc. seeks a Lift Truck Operator to safely transport carpet rolls and hard surfaces within a warehouse, ensuring materials are placed correctly and loaded onto customer vehicles. The role supports smooth facility operations and requires adherence to safety protocols on a 2nd shift.

Responsibilities include moving materials, loading trailers, replacing batteries in lift trucks, and managing dock plates. Candidates must complete operator and safety trainings and wear PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Completion of Lift Truck Operator training program.
• Completion of all required safety and quality training.
• Ability to wear required PPE.
• Understanding of and adherence to traffic flow and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve roll or bin location using designated systems.
• Transport and place materials in specified locations, such as bins or trailers.
• Secure materials by taping holes or loose ends in the plastic covering.
• Maintain lift truck operations by replacing batteries as needed.
• Manage dock plate operations for safe loading and unloading.
• Utilize red cone system for identifying full or empty trailers.
• Load and unload route trailers efficiently.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Lift truck operation

Safety training

PPE compliance

Traffic safety rules

Education

Lift Truck Operator training program

Safety training certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Are you ready to play a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient transport of materials in a dynamic warehouse environment?

About the Role

This position involves the safe transportation of carpet rolls and hard surfaces within a warehouse setting. The role exists to ensure materials are correctly placed in specified locations and loaded onto customer vehicles, contributing to the smooth operation of the facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Retrieve roll or bin location using designated systems.


• Transport and place materials in specified locations, such as bins or trailers.


• Secure materials by taping holes or loose ends in the plastic covering.


• Maintain lift truck operations by replacing batteries as needed.


• Manage dock plate operations for safe loading and unloading.


• Utilize red cone system for identifying full or empty trailers.


• Load and unload route trailers efficiently.


• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Minimum Requirements

• Completion of Lift Truck Operator training program.


• Completion of all required safety and quality training.


• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).


• Understanding of and adherence to traffic flow and safety rules.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand on a lift truck for the entire shift.


• Capability to mount and dismount the lift truck up to 15 times per hour using three points of contact.


• Ability to work in varying warehouse temperatures.


• Ability to bend and lift up to 50 lbs., up to 20 times an hour for 8 hours.

Work Environment

• 2nd Shift

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