driver, forklift

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

Operates rider-type industrial forklift to pick up, move, place and position all kinds of materials. May manually load, unload, re-stack materials and assist in other production related tasks as needed. Performs routine servicing of equipment such as fueling, changing batteries, hooking up battery charger and checking fluid levels and tires.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Adheres to all safety policies and procedures. Displays safe driving habits at all times.

2. Operates rider-type industrial forklift to pick up, move, place and position all kinds of materials.

3. May manually load, unload or re-stack materials.

4. Performs routine servicing of equipment such as fueling, changing batteries, hooking up battery charger and checking fluid levels and tires.

5. Advises supervisor of need for repairs to forklift.

6. Reviews materials and supplies inventory movement list to determine priorities and sequence of pick-ups and deliveries.

7. Loads trucks/trailers with proper weight balances and accurately accounts for weight and quantity described on load logs.

8. Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty mentioned satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum requirement; general educational background without high school completion, plus 0 to 6 months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Forklift certification. Valid Driver's license with acceptable driving history.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Outside or inside working environment, wherein there are potential hazardous working conditions and life-threatening situations exist (fire, chemicals, electrical sources, heights, dangerous people, etc.) part of the time.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

The following work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously exposed to work near moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to work in high, precarious places, risk of electrical shock; and occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, outdoor weather conditions, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.

Highly repetitive, moderately physical. Highly repetitive type of work which requires somewhat diversified physical demands of the employee.

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