Off Site Forklift Operator 1st

Surlean Foods; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in the United States is seeking a Forklift Operator to handle materials in a busy warehouse. As part of your responsibilities, you will drive forklifts to transfer products, load and unload trucks, and ensure the availability of necessary equipment. Candidates are preferred to have a high school degree and certification in forklift operation. This role requires teamwork, ability to perform in a fast-paced environment, and physical stamina for various tasks. Flexibility is essential due to varying work conditions and hours.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklifts to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organize and secure stored materials such as boxes and pallets.
• Load or unload materials manually onto pallets or platforms.
• Perform routine forklift inspections to ensure operational readiness.
• Report any damage or safety hazards to the Supervisor.
• Weigh products or materials and record production information.
• Complete forklift operator training provided by the company.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Excellent teamwork skills

Ability to read labels and numbers

Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment

Ability to add, subtract, and multiply

Ability to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor

Ability to stand for a long time

Education

High school degree preferred

Certification in operating forklifts

Job description

Operates the equipped industrial forklift to move materials in the warehouse region and to load and unload truck trailers or shipping containers. Operators maintain the equipment, machines, and electrical components.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organizing and securing stored materials such as boxes, pallets, and so on.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devices.
• Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
• Reporting to the Supervisor regarding any damage to faulty equipment or any other safety hazards.
• Weighing products or materials and recording weight and further production information on label and tags.
• Completing forklift operator training provided by Surlean.
• Performing other duties as allotted by supervisor.

Working Conditions

Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties.

Work conditions vary, quitting time will vary based upon production needs, and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees in processing departments. Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment is present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick. Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift to 50 lbs., and to stand for long periods of time.

Skills and Specification

Excellent teamwork skills.

Ability to read labels and numbers.

Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment.

Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.

Able to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor.

Ability to stand for a long time.

Education and Qualification

High school degree preferred. Certification in operating forklifts is an advantage.