Forklift Driver

14419 North White and Parker Road, Maricopa AZ

Description

Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility. Skills and Competencies: -Ability to drive a forklift - Ability to lift 50 pounds - Ability to climb on and off of required equipment - Ability to sit for long periods - Ability to communicate effectively - Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide - Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions. - Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather. Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays. Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: -Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate. - Checks fluid levels for oil, water and fuel before operating the lift - Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory - Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper -Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required - Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory - Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment - Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner. Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel - Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required - Meets quality and quantity standards - Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels