Fork Lift Operator
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Summary:

Under minimal supervision, operate an industrial forklift to load and unload material or equipment and transport the materials to/from loading docks.


Duties and Responsibility:
  • Transport material or equipment to/from designated areas in the warehouse
  • Load and unload goods from trucks
  • Move goods packed on pallets or crates
  • Stack goods in the correct storage area, following inventory control instructions
  • Check to make certain loads are secure
  • Stack empty pallets
  • Perform daily equipment checks such as recharging the truck’s battery
  • Remove machine attachments and waste materials from machines
  • Examine products to ensure conformance to quality standards
  • Dump materials into hoppers
  • Other duties as needed or required

FULL TIME

STARTING PAY- $17.00/HR

Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
  • Ability to fluently read, write and speak English
  • Ability to follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping necessary records
  • Detail oriented to prevent injury to property and people
  • Ability to operate equipment safely
  • Clean driving records and Forklift certification per OSHA standards
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Self-motivated and detail oriented
  • Trustworthy and dependable
  • Flexible and enthusiastic
  • Ability to meet production goals
  • Ability to stand, sit and walk for long periods of time
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn and pivot
  • Good eye-hand-foot coordination
  • Ability to assess weights and judge distances and heights
  • Ability to work in varying temperatures, depending upon season



Physical Demands:

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
  • Must be able to traverse and access any/all areas of the warehouse
  • Ability to work in a warehouse climate with a broad temperature range

Be Advised: The Jay Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.