Forklift Operator - DG (2824)

## Description
**Summary:**Responsible for efficiently and safely moving materials.
**Essential Duties & Responsibilities:**

• Moves material to and from various locations using hand trucks, pallet jacks, or Forklift equipment.
• Pack labels and palletize materials as necessary.
• Loads and unloads materials from common carriers and verifies shipping / receiving information.
• Records inventories as required.
• May dispense contract work to individual work department sites.
• Performs other activities as requested.

## Qualifications
**Education and Experience:**

• Basic English communication skills and ability to perform basic calculations; sufficient primary education to understand and follow standard practices and instructions.
• Minimum of one year of experience in operating a forklift.
• The level of knowledge is generally below high school.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.

• **Qualifications:**Must lift over 50 pounds, bend, and move materials as required.
• **Language Skills:**Must read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Spanish is a plus.
• **Mathematical Skills:**Must be able to perform basic calculations.
• **Physical Demands:**Must lift over 50 pounds, bend, and move materials as required. Able to stand and walk for long periods.
• **Appearance/Personality:**Organized, Dependable, and takes pride in the job.
• **Work Environment: A**ble to work in a noisy factory or manufacturing environment, withstand heavy traffic, and tolerate floor vibrations.