Position Summary

The main responsibility of the forklift operator is safely storing, moving, and managing materials. Job duties include organizing supplies, delivering necessary supplies to the production line, and arranging finished products. This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be required by his/her supervisor.

Key Performance Areas (Essential Functions of the Position) 

• Operate forklift to pick up, move, or load material in support of production operations.
• Moves materials in inventory and shipping areas.
• Proactively performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Communicates challenges or concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Diagnoses and communicates any problems or concerns with equipment to management.
• Performs manual labor in various areas as necessary or as assigned.
• Performs occasional assignments in other departments, as assigned or as necessary.

Key Success Factors for Position 

• Communicates clearly and effectively (verbally, and at times, written) with co-workers and members of management.
• Supports changes without qualification and willingly performs duties as assigned.
• Communicates, proactively and assertively, any concerns or suggestions for change with supervisor.
• Shares responsibility for completing tasks.
• Promotes teamwork.
• Produces high quality work.
• Helps co-workers to promote quality work in order to achieve production goals.
• Communicates with co-workers and managers in a direct and respectful manner.
• Engages in constructive problem solving with others.
• Establishes trust and credibility with others.
• Strong attention to detail.

Business Impact

• Handles equipment valued more than $5M.

Experiences / Education Requirements 

• High school education or GED.
• Prior experience driving a forklift.
• Must have basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Working Conditions

General Manufacturing Environment:

Work is regularly performed inside the plant and occasionally in the surrounding grounds and facilities. Because of this, employees are frequently exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme heat, cold, wind, rain, and snow. Lighting varies based on the season, weather, and conditions in the plant. Employees regularly work near moving mechanical parts, material handling equipment and are exposed to ergonomic hazards, noise, and dust.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Work is fast paced, and employees are expected to perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor, therefore they must have excellent stamina, be in good physical condition and capable of handling objects up to 75 lbs. in weight. Individuals must also have good eyesight, hearing and better than average coordination to keep up with production equipment. In addition to these requirements employees are regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time, reach, bend, climb, and walk about the facility and production areas.