Forklift Operator - NEW

Essential Functions

• Required to load and unload trucks by hand or forklift.
• Required to move product in order to ensure correct rotation based on date coding.
• Required to validate BOL's against actual load, notifying Inventory Coordinator of any discrepancies.
• Required to verify load seal against the BOL.
• Required to ensure loads are properly wrapped by machine or hand.
• Required to build pallets accurately according to loading documents.
• Required to ensure current safety policies are adhered to by all transport drivers.
• Required to maintain and swap out electric batteries and/or propane tanks.
• Required to assist in product movement between warehouses as requested.
• Required to replenish product pick areas and keep these areas in product to endure the flow of the picking team.
• Required to keep product pick areas stocked, filled and rotated.
• Required to keep product stock areas organized, stocked, filled and rotated.
• Restock returned product.
• Required to park trucks and move vehicles as needed.
• Responsible for wearing all assigned safety equipment and observing safety rules.
• Assist in general housekeeping functions within the warehouse, offices and grounds.
• Required to complete other activities assigned by supervisor.

Travel

Up to 10%

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); Preferred
• Must be able to be forklift certified through Buffalo Rock.
• Valid Driver License, for state of residence, with good driving record; Preferred
• Certifications & Licenses:
  • Must be able to be forklift certified through Buffalo Rock.
  • Valid Driver License, for state of residence, with good driving record; Preferred

Lift/Carry

• 10 lbs. or less C
• 11-20 lbs. C
• 21-50 lbs. F
• 51-100 lbs. O
• Over 100 lbs. O

Push/Pull

• 12 lbs. or less C
• 13-25 lbs. C
• 26-40 lbs. C
• 41-100 lbs. C

Physical Demands

• Stand C
• Walk C
• Sit C
• Manually Manipulate F
• Grasp F
• Reach Outward F
• Reach Above Shoulder F
• Speak C
• Climb O
• Crawl O
• Squat or Kneel O
• Bend C

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33%-66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)