Forklift Operators

manages industrial trucks to load, unload, stack, and transport heavy materials safely across warehouses, factories, and shipping yards. [1, 2]

Core Responsibilities

• Equipment Operation: Drive sit-down, stand-up, counterbalance, and reach trucks, plus pallet jacks and cherry-pickers. 2]
• Loading & Unloading: Move goods to and from tractor-trailers, rail cars, and shipping containers while keeping loads balanced and centered. [1
• Material Transport: Deliver raw materials to production lines and move finished goods to designated warehouse storage shelves.
• Safety & Inspections: Complete pre-shift vehicle checks (brakes, steering, lights, tires, and hydraulics) and report hazards or damage immediately. [1, 2]
• Inventory Tracking: Use radio frequency (RF) scanners or warehouse management software to log stock movement, scan barcodes, and update manifests. 2]
• Housekeeping: Shrink-wrap pallets, stack crates neatly, and keep aisles and work areas clear.