Lift Truck Operator Job Description
Lift Truck Operator Duties & Responsibilities
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Lift Truck Operator Qualifications
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Education for Lift Truck Operator
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Employers hiring for the lift truck operator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as High School and Associate Degree in General Education, Education, High School Education, Supervision, Business, Associates, Engineering, Management, Communication, Health
Skills for Lift Truck Operator
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Lift Truck Operator Examples
Lift Truck Operator Job Description
- Maneuvering a High Reach lift truck and/or pallet jack through limited space areas
- Will be required to case pick orders using a walkie rider from time to time
- Deliver pallets
- Primarily responsible for the overall operation of palletizers at the end of each line
- May perform other related duties as directed by supervision
- Must be able to climb on and off of lift truck
- Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and reach frequently
- Must be able to lift up to 2lbs constantly and 50lbs frequently
- Must be able to push and pull scrap tub
- Must be able to act and react with rapid mental and muscular coordination
- Understanding verbal and written instructions
- Recording material usage and scrap information
- Input of data into SAP
- Possess valid Industrial lift truck driver certification
- Must be able to climb stairs/ladders
- Works outdoors/indoors
Lift Truck Operator Job Description
- Must be able to be flexible and adapt quickly when daily plan changes
- Must be able to read, write, communicate and comprehend effectively
- Must possess the ability to follow instructions and be a team player
- Must be reliable and safety-oriented
- Ensure waybills are signed and dated by drivers
- Receive inbound container notifications from Plant Manager and/or inbound shipping clerk and make sure these are communicated to lift-truck drivers
- Daily communication with carriers to ensure accurate and timely shipments
- Communicate appropriately with Customer Service and Accounting to ensure accurate and timely flow of information
- Make sure Plant Manager is promptly advised of any unusual events or situations that need to be addressed
- Meticulous maintenance of files with shipping documents (Bills of lading, loading lists, ) This is a crucial task to ensure proper and timely claims handling
- Works on wet surfaces
- Is exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals
- Works near moving, mechanical parts and lift truck traffic
- Assemble, load, and/or unload materials to designated area using appropriate equipment including forklift, clamp lift, barcode readers and safety equipment
- Receive and understand material movement orders
- Cycle counting support
Lift Truck Operator Job Description
- Correct and strict application of the IVC US policies and procedures related to the return of product
- Assist in inventory reconciliation as a result of physical inventory (physical inventories twice yearly)
- Maneuvering a forklift and/or pallet jack either an order picker or turret truck through limited space areas
- Receive and reconcile PO’s in Inventory Management System
- Report shipment discrepancies
- Troubleshoot when deliveries are not in conformance with our standards
- Inspect incoming receipts for lot code, damage, correctness of BOL’s, COA’s
- Maintain a working knowledge of approved suppliers and carriers
- Manage the condition and product flow through the Dock area
- Physically unload trucks
- Recycle support
- Repack boxes, stencil/re-label boxes, stretch wrap product, hand stack product
- Good Standing according to the COV HR promotion policy
- 3 years’ service on the job (TOJ)
- Ability to load 30+ line item loads in 6 hrs
- Ability to unload and put-away inbounds in 4 hrs
Lift Truck Operator Job Description
- Processes shipping orders, requisitions, transfers, by identifying material and intended use
- Sets up line operations using B/M and operations breakdowns
- Serves people who come to stores for information and material and fills appropriate paperwork
- Assorts surplus material at the end of the F/O to be checked and stored
- Assists in taking physical inventory of standard stock
- Assists in filling B/M requirements at the beginning of a F/O with material from account and free issue stock
- Operates lift truck
- Develop and document processes to improve coordination of activities within department and across functional boundaries to ensure effective flow of information, problem resolution, data management, and other critical supply issues
- Manage training assignment and documentation for new and continuing employees
- Coordinate internal and external department meetings, provide general information to contractors and vendors, and route inquiries to appropriate technical personnel
- No more than an average of 1 master bill reported error per week in the first 6 months of the prior 12 month period
- Must have proven experience working in a fast paced Logistics environment
- Must have a vast understanding of the DPM process
- Must have a vast understanding of the use of RF barcode reader computer systems
- Certified in all core skills and 3 flex skills
- Must successfully complete forklift certification program
Lift Truck Operator Job Description
- Train and provide backup for LTO and Spotters
- Responsible for Cycle count and make sure that all product is in the correct location
- Supervise LTO on shipments from Distribution Facilities on the mainframe
- Loads and transports refrigerators in the warehouse
- Operates an electric fork lift truck with clamps
- Masting is in the front of the truck, so candidate will need to be comfortable driving backwards
- Four refrigerators will be lifted at a time, stacked 2 and 2 in front of the candidate
- Quality control/attention to detail - Will be responsible for looking for any possible tears in the packaging/wrap of product as well, prior to shipment
- Assemble any and all components of an electric lift truck per specifications of production order travelers and customer specifications
- Note any missing parts for expediting
- Move material within facility to support manufacturing
- Completes packaging requirements for all associated parts, banding around finished pallets, oven tag labels applied to finished pallets
- The moving of product and/or materials manually as required
- May be exposed to loud noise
- Must be able to work indoors/outdoors, lift, and sit for long periods of time
- Adaptable to change and do multiple tasks