Work distributor vs forklift operator

Differences between work distributor and forklift operator duties and responsibilities

Work distributor example responsibilities.

• Distribute production materials to designate locations on assembly lines observing the first-in-first-out (FIFO) inventory control practice.
• Use of forks, barrel, clamp and pull-pack attachments.
• Handle and coordinate incoming and outgoing product and accessory equipment to and from freight forwarders and/or customer materials personnel.

Forklift operator example responsibilities.

• Use automate systems and RF units to pull, put away and load customer product, in addition to managing inventory
• Position forks under, over, or around load pallets, boxes, products, and transports load to designate area.
• Transport raw materials to storage or point of production base on FIFO.
• Remove press parts from line and place into WIP locations by FIFO.
• Perform safety checks on machines; and troubleshoot problems during machine operation.
• Start working as an order selector picking orders and wrapping for shipment.
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