Forklift Operator
Hdpn Cx · Garland, Texas, United States · onsite
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Reads work orders or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
- Can demonstrate the safe operation of a lift truck and possess a valid tow motor license.
- Moves materials from storage or work site to designated area.
- Follows good housekeeping, and raw materials/supplies are placed properly on pallets. Straps removed as needed.
- Stacks finished product neatly in the warehouse with no damage and ensure good housekeeping practices as directed by the warehouse lead shippers.
- Empties trash cans and dumpsters daily in respective departments.
- Ensures that all forklift PM and battery change logs are filled out daily and that the equipment is in proper working
condition.
- Inspect the inside of truck trailers to ensure no damage or contamination prior to loading
- Completes Shipping /Receiving Documentation where required
- Participates in the segregation and identification of non-conforming product.
- Works with line personnel to ensure smooth flow of finished product.
- May cover opposite-shift vacations.
- Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for the proper operation of the forklift.
- Follows all known safety procedures for the safe handling of batteries during changes and charging.
- Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.
- Upholds Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
- Responsible for ensuring compliance to meet the expectation of our customers.
- Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or minimum 1 -3 years related experience and/or training; or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Lift truck license required.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence and convey instructions or information.
- Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide fractions.
- Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and size.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee
frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments
- Exposed to moving mechanical parts
- To be able to work in a team setting