Reach-lift truck driver vs driver/material handler

Differences between reach-lift truck driver and driver/material handler duties and responsibilities

Reach-lift truck driver example responsibilities.

• Manage and expedite the secure transportation and accountability of logistic materials and HAZMAT chemicals to commercial, state and government facilities.
• Check all load documentation for accuracy, inspect load and receive required signatures for pickup and delivery.
• Procure required manufacturing equipment and parts.

Driver/material handler example responsibilities.

• Manage temporary staff doing warehouse work and train and test them in order to receive forklift certification per OSHA.
• Load and unload LTL freight from inbound and outbound trailers.
• Operate forklifts in transferring loading and unloading materials in LTL.
• Pick and audit hazmat and international orders.
• Handle emergency hazmat situations requiring quick decision making skills.
• Stack and move pallets from different lines with different products documenting quantity and quality while participating in a team environment.
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