Forklift Operator – CDL Driver, 1st Shift, Crowley, TX

JOB SUMMARY:

Drives gasoline, liquefied gas, or electrical 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 by performing the following duties.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

1. Move Controls, levers, and devises to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials between loading,
   unloading, processing and storage areas.
2. Organize and secure materials where bales, boxes, pallets and other materials are stored.
3. Perform routine pre and post inspections on forklift equipment to ensure forklift equipment is operating
   well.
4. Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devises.
5. Weigh materials or products, and record weight and other production data on tags to labels.
6. Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by company.
7. Consult and work with managers, supervisors, employees, and equipment manufactures to coordinate
   loading and unloading operations.
8. Complete other duties as assigned by a supervisor or manager.
9. Lubricates truck, recharges batteries, fills fuel tank, or replaces liquefied gas tank.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to pass forklift driving test.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Records maintenance skills.
• Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and control standards.
• Knowledge of related accreditation and certification requirements.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to receive, track, and distribute materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and/or maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Possession of a valid CDL license is a requirement of this position.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

• Work involves moderate to heavy exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate to heavy physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (6) hours per day.
• Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require strict understanding and adherence to safety precautions.