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Material handler/forklift operator requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in material handler/forklift operator job postings.
Sample material handler/forklift operator requirements
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Forklift certification
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Familiarity with warehouse protocols
Sample required material handler/forklift operator soft skills
  • High level of communication, both oral and written
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving

Material handler/forklift operator job description example 1

BCforward material handler/forklift operator job description

BCforward is currently seeking highly motivated Helpdesk Support Analyst in Phoenix, AZ 85007

Job Title: Material Handler

Location: (Indianapolis, IN 46256)

Duration: 12 months with the possibility of extension

Position Description :

Shift Mon-Thurs 6:30am-4pm, Friday 6:30am-10:30am. Possible OT on Friday's till 3pm. Holiday weeks will revert back to 8-hour days. If overtime is being worked, they will start with Friday afternoon and go into Saturday if necessary. Attendance policy strictly enforced and attached for reference.

Duties:

Perform repetitive assembly of care kits/diabetic testing meters (this includes light assembly of the product and

literature/instructions that go with it)

Must be able to stand in the same location for 8 hours per day

Pack shipping boxes, including labeling and palatalizing

Perform general 5s and housekeeping duties as necessary.

Perform other duties such as quality inspections, as assigned

Must have excellent attendance

Able to work in a team environment

Roche USA now requires all workers, whether onsite or remote to be fully vaccinated by 11/15/21. Exceptions will be given on a case by case basis only for medical and/or deeply held religious beliefs.

Per the CDC Fully Vaccinated means

Two weeks after your second dose in a 2-dose series, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or

Two weeks after a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson's Janssen vaccine.

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.
www.BCforward.com
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Material handler/forklift operator job description example 2

ABC Supply Co material handler/forklift operator job description

L&W Supply is a leading specialty distributor of drywall, ceiling tiles, steel framing and other building materials used by commercial and residential contractors. L&W Supply delivers the products and capabilities offered by a national distributor paired with the service and personal touch usually found only in a locally owned business.

If you are a dependable and personable individual who is looking for a rewarding career with an established company, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will pull orders for customers and load orders onto our company delivery trucks. You will perform picking and loading duties using a forklift.
Specific duties may include:
Following all applicable safety rules and procedures Receiving incoming building materials and placing them into inventory Organizing and maintaining the warehouse for effective and efficient utilization of available storage space while also ensuring that all products can be quickly retrieved for shipment Pulling ordered material from inventory and staging it for pickups and deliveries Maintaining all products in a quality and marketable condition Keeping accurate inventory records Operating a forklift safely and efficiently and being able to handle heavy and awkward loads Estimating the weight of forklift loads so that the delivery vehicles are properly loaded and are not overweight Physically sorting through various products in order to remove defective material Responsibilities may include assisting with delivery of materials to customers or jobsites and delivery functions including unloading and staging of product at jobsites as assigned

Specific qualifications include:
Ability to be trained and licensed/certified by L&W Supply to operate forklift equipment Ability to stand, climb, reach, bend, and twist throughout complete shifts Ability to lift and carry up to 115 lbs with assistance Previous warehouse experience is preferred Knowledge in all applicable building material products is preferred Experience with drywall and metal framing is required

Benefits may include:
Health, dental, and vision coverage Employer paid life insurance Flex spending 401(k) with generous company match Paid time off Paid holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace
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Material handler/forklift operator job description example 3

Oatey material handler/forklift operator job description

We're offering a $2,000 hiring bonus* for qualified Material Handlers NOW!

Oatey Supply Chain, Inc., in North Las Vegas is hiring for warehouse support! The role requires experience with RF scanner gun, electric pallet jack; forklift and/or reach truck skills are a plus!

The position is responsible for four main functions:

  • · Audit finished pallets: break them down, recount, repalletize and stage.
  • · Picking: using an electric pallet jack
  • · Inbounds: pallets with mixed product come in and need to be broken down, like-product put together, and repalletized.
  • · Cleaning/organizing: maintaining neat appearance of all product bays in the warehouse, etc., (ensure boxes are stacked neatly, etc.)

Your first duties will be primarily as an auditor and other duties as needed, such as breaking down pallets, clean up, etc. Within a few weeks, and depending on your aptitude, you will be going through pallet jack and forklift OSHA required training to advance you to picking duties.

Knowledge and Experience
Good communication skills, English fluency, both verbal and written. Forklift operator authorization required and demonstrated ability in safe equipment operation, including elevated locations (heights). Must be able to comply with manufacturer’s weight limit to wear required safety tether for picking at elevated locations. (NOTE: Skills in operating a forklift, reach truck, and order picker are preferred, but not required (applicant will be required to complete the company powered industrial truck certification training and operate an order picker within first 3 months).

Demonstrated ability in proper freight handling. Working knowledge of all hazardous shipping rules and regulations. Willingness to work and to follow instructions. Reading ability sufficient to identify labels and understand written documentation. Cooperative attitude toward co-workers and supervisors. One (1) to four (4) years of experience in a warehouse setting preferred

Education and Certification
High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

We are looking for candidates with good attendance, good performance, good work ethic and attitude.

We offer the following benefits to full time employees:

*$2,000 Hiring Bonus (*conditions apply)

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits within 30 days of hire

PTO and paid holidays – available immediately

401(k) with company match

Pay depends upon your skills - we offer shift pay if you work second shift. Part-time positions may also be available. Let's talk!

Apply on our website at: www.oatey.com/careers

Company DescriptionWe have been in business 105+ years and have opportunities at our brand new North Las Vegas facility! We're more than a company - we're a family. In fact, the average Oatey Associate has been here over 10 years. When you're here, you're family and you're treated like it. We are family-owned and customer-focused.
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Updated March 14, 2024

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