Heavy Forklift Operator

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for moving different commodities, utilizing forklift equipment, within Bagged Support Warehouse Department. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• One (1) year of 45-ton forklift experience.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak Basic English.
• Must have the ability to function effectively in a fast paced, team-oriented work environment.
• Must have the ability to work independently with limited supervision and strong initiative.
• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment within established systems and procedures.
• Must have the ability to think logically, follow procedures, instructions and make sound decisions.
• Must be able to work (flexible hours) long hours including, nights, overtime, weekends and holidays.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform all functions in accordance with operation and safety guidelines.
• Operate 40-ton forklift equipment to move or transport different commodities, including pallets containing pallets, rebar racks, and precast raw materials within a specific time frame from one location to another with the proper and safe care to avoid any damages or accidents. 
• Maintain constant communication with supervisor and co-workers to ensure that the correct load is moved at the right time and to the correct location.
• Inform supervisor immediately if detected any damages and/or spoiled cargo before loading or unloading.
• Maintain a clean work area, free of debris or safety hazards and awareness of surroundings (i.e. vehicles, people, equipment, etc.) at all times

Secondary

• Perform physical labor function of manual labor as needed. 
• Perform general duties depending on business volume and needs. 
• Perform other related tasks as assigned

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Subject to physical and Screening is required along with other tests as applicable
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, squat, pinch and forward bend
• The employee occasionally lifts, carry, push or pull up to 55 lbs. and marginal up to 110 lbs.
• The employee is frequently required to sit (while driving), climb, twist, grasp and forward reach.
• The employee is frequently required to exercise repetitive wrist and foot motion, eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity
• The employee is continuously required to exercise eye-hand-foot coordination
• The employee is frequently required to talk and hear
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

CONDITIONS:

• Warehouse environment, exposure to all possible environmental factors such as extreme heat, wind, rain, and high humidity during day and night shifts
• The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee is continuously exposed to dust, fumes, and airborne particles
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.