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1-800-PACK-RAT LLC
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
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A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$45,959 / year median in New Jersey
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Forklift Operators should be skilled with excellent attention to detail. As a forklift Operator, you are responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs, and managing inventory & equipment, among other duties. You will need to move valuable items from one area to another within the warehouse. The position requires diligence and excellent hand-eye coordination. Looking to hire a reliable and safety concious Forklift Operator to work in our warehouse. Our Forklifts are an 18 ton propane powered sit down lift. You will be responsible for stacking containers that weigh up to 10,000 pounds up to 35 feet high. Essential functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Perform assembly-type functions using hand and/or power tools (without supervision) Ensure Quality Standards are met Move materials using hand cart and or pallet jack Basic computer skills Pressure washing Shop clean-up Able to complete forklift training and safely operate a forklift Perform all welding tasks with a variety of equipment Weld plastic (roofs/panels) Perform all cutting operations utilizing all standard shop equipment Fabricate from a drawing and/or verbal instructions with limited supervision Safely rig materials for lifting Adhere to all safety policies and perform all tasks in a safe manner including adherence to OSHA regulations Schedule maintenance on the forklift and local delivery trucks Load containers & unload new container inventory being received Scan and upload contracts, addendums, and other documents into IT servers May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Be willing to take a background check/drug test