LIFT DRIVER

Job Description

Job Description

1.0 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS : Must be 18 years of age, have neat appearance and must have the ability to hear and follow instructions. Must be able to operate and be certified to operate needed forklift and or pallet jack equipment to do the job.

2.0 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES NEEDED : Must have the physical ability to lift and stack heavy loads, approximately 25 to 75 lbs frequently. Must have the physical ability to hear and follow instructions. Must operate all equipment safely and follow safety rules at all times.

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Forklift operators perform two main functions putaways and replenishment.
• Putaways are performed by the forklift operator transporting pallets from the receiving dock to the correct picking slot or reserve storage location in the warehouse.
• Pallets are to be put away in the aisle that the item is selected from, and as close to the picking location as physically possible.
• Forklift replenishments are performed by the forklift operator by filling empty or near empty picking locations in the warehouse to keep product in stock for availability for selection. A drop or replenishment sheet is used by the forklift operator in directing him / her on which pallet is to be replenished first.
• The forklift operator should get the drop or replenishment sheets from the warehouse / shipping office before making any replenishment.
• All pallets put in to a picking location should have all wrap removed by the forklift operator when it is replenished.
• Forklift operators are required to fill out a damage sheet each shift to account for any damage that occurs in their aisles during the shift, and turn it in to supervision at shift end.