Careers Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator Application in Calhoun, GA

Pole Lift Operator must be able to maintain compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures, must be able to pass licensing certifications for a Pole Lift. Position requires transport of raw materials, rolled goods and/or finished goods to designated area. Move product and/or materials manually as required. Load and unload designated trailers and/or trucks. Responsible for moving product or materials in a production or warehouse environment using powered tools and vehicles. Operator may also be required to identify Labels and Products: Must be able to read and interpret all types of carton/product labels for picking orders going to samples/cut table/Domestics. Use Scanner/CRT and /or reports to identify merchandise to be moved to and from warehouse locations for storage and order requirements.

Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures for safe operation as outlined in the standard procedures.

Operator must also have the ability to move product and/or materials manually as required.

Minimum requirements:

High School diploma or GED preferred. 0-3 years of general work experience required. 1 + year prior warehouse/stocking/forklift experience preferred. Previous experience with high-speed industrial environment a plus. Must be able to efficiently and safely pick orders correctly (quantity, quality)

Abilities required

Demonstrate the ability to operate powered lift equipment. Demonstrate the ability to maintain attention to detail. Forklift certification is required, basic math and English skills, as well as basic communication skills are all necessary.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Essential Physical Ability	Frequency	Requirement
Walking	Frequent	Flat and uneven surfaces from point to point
Standing	Inrequent	All work performed on feet
Sitting	Constant	Depends upon assigned equipment
Stooping	Frequent	To pick up cartons at floor level
Reaching	Frequent	To a height of 6 feet
Lifting	Frequent	Up to 75#, depends upon assignment
Pushing / Pulling	Frequent	Move hand jacks from place to place
Carrying	Frequent	Up to 25#, up to 50 feet
Vision	Constant	Read labels, recognize boxes, safety in working. Sufficient hand/eye coordination to negotiate operation of Alcon Cut Table
Hearing	Constant	Safety signals