Operator, Forklift

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join its manufacturing team. This role involves operating forklifts to move materials, ensuring accurate inventory management, and maintaining a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and demonstrate effective communication skills. Join a company that values safety and teamwork, where your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of operations. If you are looking for a reliable position in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read work orders and stock requisitions.
• Good reading, writing, and math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Drive forklift to move products and materials.
• Verify incoming and outgoing materials against paperwork.
• Maintain forklift and report safety issues.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Effective Communication

Inventory Management

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job 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.

X. 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.

XI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Occasionally required to sit. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

XII. WORK ENVIRONMENT

Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, cold and heat. Noise level is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For more information, review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.