RO Forklift Driver - 2nd Shift

Job Title: Forklift Driver

Reports To: Department Supervisor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Hourly

2nd Shift

Hours: M-F 3PM to 11:30PM

Overtime is required based on production needs.

Pay: $18.50/Hour

Summary Drives propane powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, lift beam and elevating platform, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.

• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area.

• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.

• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.

• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.

• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.

• Completes forklift checklist in computer.

• Replaces liquefied gas tank.

• May be required to load or unload trailers.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.

• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

• Attendance/Punctuality – Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.