Sit Down Forklift Driver

Forklift OperatorThe Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility, yard, and warehouse to support production, shipping, and inventory accuracy. This role ensures timely delivery of materials, accurate system transactions, and proper storage of goods to maintain continuous production flow and operational efficiency.Essential Functions:Safely operate powered industrial trucks (e.g., sit-down forklift) to transport raw materials and finished goodsSupply production lines and remove finished goods to maintain continuous material flowLoad and unload trucks in accordance with shipping documentation, ensuring accuracy and damage preventionPerform inventory transactions using scanning systems to accurately track all material movementsMaintain inventory accuracy by ensuring all materials are properly scanned, labeled, and storedConduct assigned cycle counts and report discrepancies for resolutionMaintain organized storage areas, including proper stacking, labeling, wrapping, and consolidationEnsure materials are stored in designated locations to support safe access and efficient retrievalOperate equipment safely in a high-traffic environment with constant awareness of surroundingsPerform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or safety concernsFollow all forklift safety procedures and company policiesCommunicate with team members, drivers, and supervisors to coordinate material movement in a manner that ensures safe operations. Communication must be sufficient to clearly convey and receive safety-related information in a high-noise, industrial environmentUse horns, signals, and other communication methods to alert others in shared workspacesRecognize and respond to visual and audible warning signalsAbility to quickly recognize, interpret, and respond to changing conditions, alarms, and safety signals to prevent accidents or injuryMaintain a clean and organized work areaPerform other job-related duties as assignedKnowledge Of:Knowledge of forklift operation and safety proceduresUnderstanding of warehouse and material flow processesStrong attention to detail and accuracyAbility to operate equipment safely in a fast-paced environmentAbility to maintain situational awareness and respond to hazardsEffective communication skillsTraining Requirements:Obtain and maintain forklift operator certificationComplete equipment inspection and safe operation trainingFollow all departmental safety rules and PPE requirementsUnderstand Safety Data Sheets (SDS)Ability to learn and follow applicable ISO proceduresQualifications:High school diploma or equivalentMinimum of 1 year of forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environmentAbility to understand and follow work instructions, safety rules, and shipping documentation, and to communicate information necessary to perform job duties safelyAbility to work overtime as requiredAbility to work in indoor and outdoor conditionsAbility to operate material handling equipment safely in a fast-paced, high-traffic environmentAbility to maintain situational awareness and respond to changing conditions in real timeAbility to communicate effectively to support safe and coordinated operations, with or without reasonable accommodationPhysical Demands And Working Conditions:The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.Physical Demands:Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reachingAbility to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 poundsAbility to operate equipment requiring coordinated hand, foot, and visual attentionAbility to maintain awareness of surroundings, including detecting hazardsAbility to maintain constant awareness of surroundings, including detecting and responding to moving equipment, pedestrians, alarms, and other hazards through visual and auditory cuesWorking Conditions:Work performed in a manufacturing, warehouse, and outdoor yard environmentExposure to noise, moving machinery, and varying weather conditionsWork in proximity to powered industrial trucks and shipping operations