Forklift jobs in United States

Position Summary (Job Description):

Receives, selects, stores and loads products and/or materials. Safely operates all material handling equipment. Accurately completes all associated paperwork. Maintains a clean work area consistent with company standards.

General Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Under the direction of the warehouse supervisor, continuously picks, lifts, carries and places product into a pallet to accurately build customer orders in various temperature environments. Moves product into a trailer or storage unit and is responsible for visually inspecting incoming and outgoing warehouse products to determine acceptability for shipment and/or receiving of product.
2. Reads labels and/or printing on product containers and associated documents. Counts and calculates quantity of product to verify accuracy of shipment.
3. Must be able to consistently meet company safety, accuracy, and productivity standards. Steps into the driving position and uses a full range of peripheral vision to operate a forklift or pallet jack in an accident-free manner.
4. Uses brooms, mops, and other cleaning materials (including solvents and soaps) to clean work area. Completes any other functions that may be assigned.

Division Application of Responsibilities (% of Time):

1. ** 20 % Lifts, carries and picks product
2. ** 15 % Reads labels and associated documents and counts and calculates using math
3. ** 20 % Inspects incoming and outgoing product
4. ** 75 % Operates forklift and pallet jack
5. ** 100 % Cleans work area

Physical Requirements:

1. Vision - continuously - 100% of the time
2. Hearing - continuously - 100% of the time
3. Handling - continuously – more than 66% of the time
4. Lifting
1. Under 10 lbs - continuously – more than 66% of shift
2. 10-25 lbs - continuously – more than 66% of shift
3. 26-60 lbs - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
5. Pushing - occasional – less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pushing force 50lbs
6. Pulling - occasional – less than 34% of the time - Maximum: pulling force 50lbs
7. Walk - continuously - more than 66% of shift
8. Stand - continuously - more than 66% of shift
9. Sit - occasionally - less than 34% of the time
10. Bend - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
11. Kneeling - occasional - less than 34% of the time
12. Crouching - occasional - less than 34% of the time
13. Crawl - occasional - less than 34% of the time
14. Twist - continuously - more than 66% of the time
15. Balance - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
16. Reaching - frequently - 34% - 66% of shift
17. Coordination - this job requires both upper and lower extremity coordination
18. Endure working in a cold environment and experience temperature changes

Qualifications Required of this Position:

Licensed forklift operator with a minimum of six months of safe operation of material handling equipment. Able to perform accurate visual inspections and repeatedly lift up to 50 pounds. Possess reading and basic math skills. Physically capable of standing, walking, and twisting while carrying 50-pound objects. HS Diploma or equivalent required.