Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator drives forklifts to shift and stack containers, crates of goods in areas. To offload containers on directive.to pick assigned orders and stage for final check off and delivery.

The Forklift Operator drives forklifts to shift and stack containers, crates of goods in areas. To offload containers on directive.to pick assigned orders and stage for final check off and delivery. To ensure that product meets the required specifications. It also includes ensuring that the efforts support the Company's overall strategy and goals.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that forklift is in a safe operating condition
• Ensure that work area and immediate environment is clean and orderly
• Lift, stack and un-stack articles and materials using forklift
• Offload containers on the directive of warehouse supervisor
• Ensure goods are stored in the correct areas so they may be located easily when necessary
• Load transport vehicles, making sure loads are evenly and securely placed
• Reads work order or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Complete logs in an accurate and timely manner
• To keep all areas of responsibility safe, clean and organized at all times and maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
• Pick assigned orders with 100% accuracy
• Ensure zero accidents/ damages occur from poor handling, poor stacking and or staging of items              

QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum (3) CSEC passes including English A and Mathematics or Principles of Accounts with one (1) year working experience in a production environment
• Certification from a technical institute with two (2) years’ experience in a similar position
• Possess a valid Driver’s License and Forklift Operating License
• Excellent hand-eye coordination with high proficiency in operating technical machinery
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Good planning, organization and team-working skills
• Meticulous, with the ability to function well in a demanding work environment