Off Site Forklift Operator 2nd

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

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the United States is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage material movement in their warehouse. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, performing routine equipment inspections, and reporting any safety hazards. The role requires teamwork, mathematical skills, and the ability to function in a fast-paced environment. A high school degree and forklift certification are preferred. Candidates must be adaptable to changing work conditions and able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred, certification in operating forklifts is an advantage.
• Ability to stand for long periods and follow instructions as directed.

Responsibilities

• Operates industrial forklift to moving materials in the warehouse.
• Perform routine post and pre inspections of forklift equipment.
• Report any damage or safety hazards to supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork

Mathematical skills

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Education

High school degree

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.