Forklift Operator Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Forklift Operator includes the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Loading, unloading, shipping and receiving warehouse items.
  • Control equipment with levers, wheels, or foot pedals
  • Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
  • Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Securing loads to machine before transportation.
  • Picking and wrapping orders for shipment.
  • Identifying workplace safety hazards.
  • Adhering to safety management standards.
  • Adhering to production schedules.
  • Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
  • Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
  • Operating and managing technical equipment.
  • Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Forklift Operator duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Forklift Operator roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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