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Example lift operator requirements on a job description

Lift operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in lift operator job postings.
Sample lift operator requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Possession of valid state driver’s license.
  • Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
  • Knowledge of lift operations.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations.
Sample required lift operator soft skills
  • Strong customer service orientation.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills.

Lift operator job description example 1

Kelly Services lift operator job description

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® Professional & Industrial comes in. We’re seeking a Fork Lift Operator to work at a Fortune 500 company that provides integrated technologies, products and services across the full continuum of care.

Job Summary

Receiving

• Unloads pallets and cases from inbound trailers and/or containers manually

and/or using MHE to include manual pallet jack, motorized pallet jack, sit down

or standup forklift, and standing reach truck.

• Accurately counts, verifies, and receives product using radio frequency (RF)

equipment and/or Voice Pick Technology; documents variances.

Put Away

• Moves cases of product from the inbound dock to storage locations in the

warehouse using a standing reach truck or stock picker.

Replenishment

• Moves pallets and/or cases from reserve location to pick location using a

standing reach truck, stock picker, or sit down forklift.

LUM Picking

• Selects products and quantities as directed by Voice Pick Technology and/or RF

scanner and places items into totes on conveyor belt; removes empty cartons

from pick module as needed.

Bulk Picking

• Selects bulk items from warehouse racking using a stock picker and Voice Pick

Technology and/or RF scanner.

• Operates a forklift and picks items as high as 35 feet in the air.

• Builds pallets and delivers them to designated area for shipping.

Sortation

• Prepares sortation area by setting up pallets and carts for product.

• Moves cartons and totes from conveyor belts and/or rollers and places on

pallets and/or carts according to assigned batch.

Loading

• Uses RF scanner to ensure that totes, pallets, and carts are loaded correctly onto

trucks for customer delivery.

• Uses sit down forklift, electric or manual pallet jack to load pallets.

General requirements for all functions

• Operates various MHE and follows general sequencing and process procedures.

• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.

• Follows safety policies and procedures and corrects or communicates hazards

to management.

• Places incoming merchandise into inventory.

• Conducts physical inventories as required.

• Counts and performs basic math calculations.

• Maintains productivity and quality standards.

• Performs additional duties as directed.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• General knowledge of a variety of basic topics (math, reading, basic accounting,

typing, etc.)

• Prior experience working in a warehouse/distribution center a plus.

• Warehouse/Operations certification a plus

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Lift operator job description example 2

Prinsco Canada Inc lift operator job description

NOW OFFERING A $500 SIGN ON BONUS!! Prinsco is now offering a $200 bonus after 30 days of employment and another $300 after 90 days of employment!

Prinsco has opportunities for a motivated Yard Worker in Chatsworth, IL! We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes dental, vision, 100% paid life insurance, and two medical plan options. In addition, we offer a 401k that is matched up to 5% deferred and 100% vested immediately upon participation.

This is a great opportunity to learn and grow in a safe manufacturing environment, including: • Completing a maintenance inspection of assigned forklift at the start of shift in order to handle all shipping and receiving of products in the safest, most efficient, manner possible. • Accepting load sheets from the dispatcher, coordinating the proper trailer/tractor to use, and transporting all finished goods by forklift to their proper place. • Informing dispatch or mechanic of any mechanical, electrical, or structural defects found on any equipment.

Cultural Expectations: • Demonstrate commitment to high personal & professional ethical standards • Live out Prinsco values through hard work, relationships and integrity • Be consistent with our mission; "To care. To contribute. To solve"

We require the following qualifications: • A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and general manufacturing experience required. • The ability to complete mathematical calculations, read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. • Valid Class D driver's license with the ability to achieve a forklift certification. • Ability to work in a loud noise environment; lift up to 25 pounds consistently and 75 pounds occasionally; use hands and reach with hands/arms, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for up to 2/3 of the workday; and good distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision and depth perception.
• A minimum of six months industrial forklift operation preferred.

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience preferred.

DISCLAIMER: This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
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Lift operator job description example 3

BCforward lift operator job description

Job Title : Fork Lift Operator
Location : York, NE 68467
Duration : Contract

Start ASAP after clear Drug Test
Shifts: Shift 1 and Shift 2

Position Description
Operates fork lift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse area. Follows regulatory requirements. May require certification. May use technology (PCs, scanners, etc.) to complete job tasks.

• Weekly Schedule (how many hours/days): 40 hours + OT (5 days -10 hours)
• Shift: Days - 10 hours - 6:00am - 4:30 (some do "5-8s" which is 6:00am to 2:30 or 3:00pm)

Notes:
• Forklifts are sit down, in depth training is provided
• Load/unload trucks and pallets
• Scan inventory
• need mid-level knowledge of computers


About BCforward:

BCforward began as an IT business solution and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers' needs into a full-service personnel solution's organization. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward also operates numerous delivery centers across North America and India. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm in Indiana. Our uninterrupted growth has allowed BCforward to deliver uniquely configured IT staffing and project solutions for over the years of catering to our customers' specific needs. BCforward currently maintains a team of over 5000 global resources. With our additional brand, Stafforward, together we have the capabilities to deliver services for a variety of industries in both public and private sectors which allows us to address your most challenging needs.

www.BCforward.com

Company DescriptionBC Forward began as an IT business solutions and staffing firm. Founded in 1998, BCforward has grown with our customers’ needs into a full-service personnel solutions organization. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, BCforward also operates numerous delivery centers across North America and India. We are currently the largest consulting firm and largest MBE certified firm in Indiana. Our uninterrupted growth has allowed BCforward to deliver uniquely configured IT staffing and project solutions for over years of catering to our customers’ specific needs. BCforward currently maintains a team of over 5000 global resources. With our additional brand, Stafforward, together we have the capabilities to deliver services for a variety of industries in both public and private sectors which allows us to address your most challenging needs.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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