Warehouse Forklift Operator I

Overview This position operates a small forklift machine for all operations. Required to be proficient in the safe handling and transfer of general cargo; and products, in and out of vans and trucks. Qualifications

At least six (6) months of previous experience operating materials handling heavy equipment.

A valid license with acceptable driving record.

Must be able to effectively communicate with Supervisors and co-workers

Ability to work a flexible schedule, extended hours, nights, holidays, and/or weekends as needed.

Ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative

An active TWIC Card. Responsibilities Demonstrates competency operating <=30K forklift with at least 6 months experience that includes:

Safe and efficient handling of boxes, crates, pallets (loose or bundled).

Operating with diverse attachments to handle different commodities.

Operating machine in the warehouse.

Proper mounting/dismounting of machine while maintaining three points of contact.

Proper startup and shutdown of forklift (seatbelt, neutral when starting/stopping, lowers forklift blades to ground and sets brake when parking).

Proper use of controls (clutch, inching, tilt, lift, attachments, steering).

Proper stacking of load (approaches load squarely, stacks straight and squarely, and to safe height, deposits load safely, does not move until forks are level and lowered).

Proper loading /unloading a trailer or van/railcar/container/other (checks the dock plate, condition of the floor/deck, trailer chocks, jack stands, and brakes if applicable, and maneuvers safely in tight quarters).

Ensures truck drive is outside of cab and visible to operator before loading or unloading

Checks equipment in accordance to forklift checklist procedures to ensure it is properly maintained and is safe to operate.

Communicates any issues with machine to supervisor or maintenance

Follows proper procedures for an “unattended” machine.

Ensures machine is operated within safe working load limits at all times

Follows all company safety requirements/policies.

Understands and complies with Company “Stop Work Authority” policy

Maintains awareness of all surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, traffic, debris or obstructions, etc.) at all times.

Reviews all shipments upon arrival and inform supervisor immediately of any damages to cargo.

Ensures that cargo is loaded in appropriate container and/or trailer for shipment.

Performs additional related duties as assigned which may or may not include operating a forklift.