Reach-lift truck driver vs material handler/forklift operator

Differences between reach-lift truck driver and material handler/forklift operator 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.

Material handler/forklift operator example responsibilities.

• Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
• Train in all aspects of warehousing, shipping, receiving using WMS.
• Receive parts from the manufacturers and scan parts into the inventory using warehouse management system (WMS).
• Perform specialized production line and quality control duties in a professional production environment specializing in plastic extrusion.
• Determine require pallet count to meet the statistical receiving requirements.
• Operate tools (hand truck, fork lift, dollies, hand jack), distribute materials to their designate departments.
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