Job Information
Elderlee, Inc. Forklift Operator in Oaks Corners, New York
Job Title: Forklift Operator Date: 3-29-2023
Department/Business Unit: Supervisor- Steel PlantShop Foreman
Purpose of Job (how it contributes to departments objectives): Drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials.
Responsibilities (list 5 to 8 major functions and accountabilities):
Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Inventories materials on the work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
Check fluid levels on truck, fill fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank.
Keep production flowing by supplying stock or partially fabricated parts to production areas. Taking tagged products to the indicated destination and preparing stock and work area for use.
Preparing daily reports on inventory and production flow.
Completing daily time sheet.
Upkeep of trash and scrap to be recycled.
Other duties may be assigned.
Job Qualifications (list the minimum education, formal training, skills and experience required):
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be able to use general math skills.
Valid fork truck license required or ability to obtain one.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
