Forklift Operator Position Available In Talladega, Alabama

Forklift Operator 2.6 2.6 out of 5 stars 101 Pope St, Talladega, AL 35160

Description:

We are looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to load and unload materials and move packages/ material around our facility. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be in the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities:

Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them into assigned places. Load outgoing materials and products. Transport raw materials to production/ shipping areas. Move materials to and from loading docks, delivery trucks, storage areas, and manufacturing areas as needed. Identify and label materials and record their locations in the warehouse to maintain inventory. Maintain and rotate inventory according to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) principles; assist with weekly inventory counts to ensure stock accuracy and optimal product quality Operate forklifts and other equipment to move components or products. Comply with all warehouse safety rules and guidelines. Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance. Clean machinery and maintain cleanliness in the work area. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Requirements and skills: Ability to obtain certification to operate forklifts. A minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment. Must be able to work independently, with little guidance, and stay on task. Ability to read, write, and follow instructions. Excellent time-management skills. Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software. Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear). Teamwork and communication skills. Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and procedures. Excellent dependability

Physical Requirements:

Frequently required to talk, hear, sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, and kneel. Occasionally required to climb, balance, and crouch. Frequently required to push, pull, lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Required to maintain body balance while ascending or descending the forklift, and to maintain body equilibrium while bending at the waist or at the knees. Ascending and/or descending from the forklift throughout the shift will be constant and routine. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.