Forklift Qualifications • 1 - 2 years of experience in warehouse, shipping, or manufacturing environment • 1 - 2 years of experience operating industrial power lifts • Certification in forklift or complete training and certification exam upon hire • Willing and able to work safely at heights up to 35 feet. • Experience working in a fast paced and high-volume work environment. • Ability to multi-task and manage priorities in an efficient manner. • Proactive "self-starter" with a strong attention to detail • Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written Responsibilities • The primary responsibility of the DC Forklift Operator III is to operate an industrial lift, electrical pallet jack, and/or a seated industrial forklift to execute various material handling responsibilities, including the transportation of items between different locations to ensure proper operational and inventory flow. • This role will identify and transport material to and from storage and staging areas, loading docks, rack locations, and trucks. • Furthermore, it is imperative for the DC Forklift Operator III to be knowledgeable about the machinery and products they are using and transporting. • Conducts operational and safety checks on components such as the battery, brakes, lift controls, and fire extinguisher before shift/operation and ensures the daily/shift check list is complete. • Signs out equipment daily and immediately reports all equipment malfunction, damage, or incidents to supervisor/manager. • Safely proceeds to the designated area to extract, load, and transport merchandise, confirming labels and documentation for each pallet and movement. • Ensures the utilization of suitable equipment for each specific type of movement (i.e. properly rated forklift/PIT for the product being moved) • Returns equipment to the appropriate charging station and prepares it for overnight charging at the end of the shift. • Understands and complies with the productive capacity of equipment. • Places and removes pallets of merchandise from racking, module, and/or staging area. • Handles and dumps scrap or spoilage into dumpster, compactor, or baler and activate the compacting cycle. • Performs cycle counts, audits, and product inspections at heights up to 35 feet, when necessary • Performs tasks and operates equipment same as the DC Forklift Operator I & II • Performs other duties as assigned. • Consistent interaction with other hourly production team members and management • Working Conditions and Physical Demands • This position works in a manufacturing work setting. • Frequently exposed to seasonal temperatures of excessive cold or heat • Work environment is often loud, dusty and/or dirty due to the concrete materials required for production • Repetitive Motions
