Operator, Forklift

LCI; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Louisville is seeking a Forklift Operator to efficiently manage materials in a manufacturing environment. The role requires effective communication, adherence to safety protocols, and the ability to operate forklifts. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and some related experience. This is an entry-level, full-time position with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Must pass in-house forklift training course.
• Six months related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive gasoline or electric-powered industrial truck.
• Verify incoming and outgoing material with paperwork.
• Maintain forklift and report safety problems.

Skills

Communication

Bi-manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Description

LC Industries – Job Description

Forklift Operator

I. Job Description

Department: Manufacturing/Warehouse

Location: Louisville, KY

Reports to: WHS/Supervisor / Plant manager

II. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Drives gasoline or electric-powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, clamps, elevating platform to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.

III. Responsibility For Work Of Others

None

IV. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

Must be able to communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors and managers.

V. Supervision Required

Under immediate supervision of the Whse/Traffic Supervisor

VI. Education Required

High School Diploma or GED. Must have good reading, writing and math skills and be able to pass in-house forklift training course.

VII. Training and Specialized Knowledge Required

None.

VIII. Experience Required

Six months related experience and/or training preferred.

IX. Travel Required

None.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Read work orders or stock requisitions to ascertain materials to be moved.
• Complete stock requisitions and/or production tickets with amounts and locations of materials being moved.
• Verify incoming and outgoing material with paperwork for correct items, counts, and check for damage.
• Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products and transport load to designated area.
• Unload and stack 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 of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Verify materials loaded against shipping documents.
• Store materials in warehouse after QA acceptance.
• Inventory materials in warehouse.
• Maintain forklift (check fluid levels, lights, fill fuel tank, charge, etc.).
• Report potential safety problems to department supervisor and maintain a clean work area.
• Notify the department supervisor or quality control personnel when there is a problem with quality.
• Work overtime as required.
• Maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Interact with co-workers in a cooperative and professional manner.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch. Bi-manual dexterity required. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, cold and heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Manufacturing

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