Powered Industrial Truck Operator

 Job Summary 

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries, move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, trucks or storage facilities. Your position will focus on safe and efficient movement of products and materials. 

Competencies 

• Previous Forklift/Reach Lift/Order Picker Certification per OSHA standards. 
• Written and Verbal Communication Proficiency. 
• Organizational Skills. 
• Proficient Mathematical Skills. 
• Technical Capacity. 
• Thoroughness. 
• Time Management. 
• High school diploma/GED required. 
• 2 years’ experience operating PITs (Power Industrial Trucks). 
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment. 
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations. 
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace. 
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted. 

Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities. 

Work Environment
This position works in a warehouse setting, with some outdoor exposure
during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment
such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, and
standard warehouse equipment such as forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, hand
trucks, box cutters and industrial tape dispensers. 

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and
arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and
stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and
climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move objects up to 10
pounds, frequently lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds, and occasionally
lift and/or move objects that weigh more than 100 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color
vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non- exempt position. Work hours are typically
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but are subject to change as FSI
deems necessary.  

Travel
No out of town travel is expected for this position. 

Required Education and Experience  

• High school diploma/GED required 
• 2 years of experience operating Powered Industrial Trucks 
• 2 years of prior warehouse clerk experience 

AAP/EEO Statement 

FSI provides equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability
or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, FSI complies with
applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in
every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all
terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation and training. 

FSI expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference
with the ability of FSI’s employees to perform their job duties may result in
discipline up to and including discharge.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain
a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities
may change at any time with or without notice.