As forklift operators, we unload merchandise and materials from delivery vehicles and stack them to designated areas. We locate and move stocks of products to crates or pallets for shipment or storage. We are responsible for identifying and reporting shortages, damages and any quality issues on materials or products before storage or shipment. We are charged with transporting raw materials to production workstations. We are expected to perform inspection of machinery to determine needed repairs and ensure regular maintenance to enhance safety of the equipment. We ensure that the working environment is safe and orderly. We forklift operators also maintain updated records and activity logs for inventory and its movement within the facilities.
Core tasks:
- unpacking materials and merchandise from vehicles
- ensuring that delivered materials and products are properly stored
- arranging stocks for shipment or storage
- checking the conditions of products and materials before dispatch or storage
- moving materials to production stations
- performing inspection of machinery
- scheduling maintenance of the machines
- maintaining inventory and activity logs