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DP World

Forklift Operator

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What they do

A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$46,171 / year median in Michigan

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

How you will contribute style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px
  • -Work in a traditional warehousing type environment while picking parts according to customer order and placing parts in work areas or storage locations.
  • Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or documents to determine items to be moved, gathered, distributed and/or shipped.
  • Move items from bulk containers or racks, shelves, or in bins according to customer requirements.
  • Scans materials and moves them according to standard work instructions where applicable.
  • Organizing facility or warehouse and work area for orderliness at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned. Your Key Qualifications style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px
  • -HS diploma or GED.
  • Prior forklift certification.
  • Ability to perform repetitive duties within the designated parameters of standard work and work accurately. Ability to communicate and deal with a variety of people. Quality & Safety Requirements Quality style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px
  • -Conform to the processes and requirements of our integrated management system.
  • Achieve effectiveness of our integrated management system by following the Quality Policy and meeting company objectives. Safety style="margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-top:0.0px
  • -Work to be compliant with the company environmental, health and safety standards and rules Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Rare 5% of time on this physical demand Occasional 50% of time on this physical demand Frequent 80% of time on this physical demand Constant 100% of time on this physical demand Frequent Standing Frequent Walking Occasional Sitting Frequent Talking Constant Hearing & Listening Constant Using Hands & Fingers to Handle & Feel Occasional Reaching with Hands & Arms Occasional Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, or Crawling Constant Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Constant Distance Vison (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Constant Color Vision (ability to identify & distinguish colors) Constant Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up & down or to the left & right while eyes are fixed on a given point) Constant Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances & spatial relationships) Constant Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) Frequent Lifting, Pushing, and/or
Pulling:
Up to 25 Pounds Occasional Lifting, Pushing, and/or
Pulling:
Up to 50 Pounds Occasional Lifting, Pushing, and/or
Pulling:
Up to 75 Pounds or more Occasional Twisting and turning at the waist