Forklift Operator

The Forklift Operator safely and accurately operates powered industrial equipment to load and unload trailers, move and store mail and freight, verify quantities, support inventory control, and maintain an organized warehouse. The position supports efficient warehouse flow while following company safety procedures and equipment requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete required forklift training, certification, and workplace evaluation before independent operation.
• Conduct and document required pre-operation equipment inspections and promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns.
• Operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment safely within designated aisles, dock areas, ramps, trailers, and storage locations.
• Load and unload trailers and verify skid, pallet, or shipment quantities against available documentation.
• Place and remove product from racks accurately using radio-frequency equipment and approved warehouse processes.
• Support inventory accuracy by recording, tracking, and reporting material movement in applicable systems.
• Assign or organize storage space and move material to designated warehouse or operational areas.
• Recharge batteries or replace fuel tanks only when trained and authorized and in accordance with safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with warehouse supervisors, leads, dock staff, and office personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and perform other related warehouse duties or special projects as assigned.

Measures of Success

• Safe equipment operation and compliance with required inspections.
• Accuracy of loads, storage locations, and inventory transactions.
• Timely loading, unloading, put-away, and material movement.
• Equipment, product, and property damage prevention.
• Attendance, reliability, communication, and teamwork.