A Forklift Operator, or Material Handler, is an individual who moves stock around a warehouse using a forklift or other types of loading devices. Their main duties include operating forklifts, winches, and other devices, loading and unloading equipment, and storing or relocating materials within the warehouse or factory. An Order Picker, or Picker Packer, is responsible for reading incoming orders and selecting the correct items from the warehouse shelves before staging them for delivery. Their duties include operating forklifts and other heavy machinery, updating inventory counts and counting out the appropriate number of goods to fulfill and order.
Forklift Operator Duties and Responsibilities
A Forklift Operator has many duties and responsibilities that are essential to maximizing the factory or warehouse workflow. Here are some of the common duties and responsibilities that a Forklift Operator should be able to perform:
Load, unload, pack, and unpack materials.
Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments.
Relocate items within the warehouse or factory.
Operate a forklift, winch, or other machinery used for transporting or shipping materials.
Track inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
Carefully handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials whenever necessary.
Order Picker Duties and Responsibilities
Collecting order notes to fulfill deliveries
Picking out ordered items from storage shelves or rooms using barcodes, serial numbers, etc.
Securely shrink-wrapping items before placing them in envelopes or boxes
Operating handling equipment according to industrial safety regulations
Loading delivery vehicles
Updating stock inventory after each item is retrieved
Managing stock control, including item replenishment and storage
Performing general warehouse duties as necessary, other duties will apply, be flexible as being a Team Player is important.
Must be a Team Player and is willing to assist the Warehouse if needed.
Must be able to work in a warehouse environment that may be hot during the summer or cold during the winter, depending on the season.
Forklift Operator Experience Requirements
A successful candidate does not necessarily need previous experience as a Forklift Operator, but they should have experience working in a factory or a warehouse setting. A successful candidate will have an in-depth knowledge of how the day-to-day operations in these facilities take place and how they could apply their skills and techniques in a new setting to improve the efficiency and workflow of the company.
Forklift Operator Education and Training Requirements
A good Forklift Operator will have a valid driver’s license, and the physical ability to lift and carry heavy materials as needed. In addition, they must have a license to operate a Forklift and other heavy machinery needed for the job. Forklift Operators are required to have specific training from the governing bodies of their province to be eligible for the position.
Must be a US Citizen.
Must have a valid, (not expired Forklift Certificate).
Must have a Resume, no exceptions.
Must be Forklift Certified with at least 1-2 years’ experience, no exceptions and must be certified. If you have no experience, please do not apply. “I am a fast learner will not qualify for this position). Warehouse Manager will have you test drive at the interview session.
Must have a neat and clean appearance.
Must be able to communicate and speak efficiently and clearly.
Must be a Team Player, responsible, efficient, and honest.
Must be able to work in a face paced environment yet pay attention to detail.
Must have reliable transportation as the Metro Transportation is not an option, you must have reliable transportation to get to your place of employment, no exceptions.
Must be 18 years.
Bilingual a Plus.
Must be fit enough to lift 100 pounds.
Must have an entrepreneurial attitude.
Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, overtime will be available.
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screening test, absolutely no felonies accepted and must have been cleared for the past 7 years.
Integrity and Equality are important to this Client.
The pay rate is $16.00 per hour.