An Forklift Operator is responsible for replenishing and moving pallets throughout a warehouse using a forklift truck. In this blog post we describe the primary responsibilities and the most in-demand hard and soft skills for Forklift Operators.

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Main Responsibilities of Forklift Operator

The following list describes the typical responsibilities of a Forklift Operator:

Abide by

• Abide by all company safety and hygiene regulations.

• Abide by company rules and regulations.

Accomplish

Accomplish all other tasks related to inventory when necessary (sort, repalletize, prepare orders).

Acknowledge

Acknowledge receipt of the goods into the purchase order and processing database.

Adhere

Adhere to safety policies and procedures.

Assemble

• Assemble and operates filtration systems.

• Assemble wooden or cardboard containers or selects pre-assembled containers.

Assembly

Assembly, machine operation, shipping, warehouse work, loading / unloading, line work.

Assist in

• Assist in cycle counting and inventory control as required.

• Assist in loading the trucks.

• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records.

• Assist in physical inventories, as needed.

• Assist in Shipping Department.

• Assist in weighing of product.

• Assist set-up techs to expedite tooling changes and learn the process.

• Assist shipping dept as needed for various duties.

• Assist with any other activities the Shipping Lead or Terminal Manger might assign.

• Assist with general labor work and QC when needed.

• Assist with packaging lines if needed.

Basic

Basic warehouse work loading and unloading trucks.

Brand

Brand new facility and equipment.

Break

• Break down cases of product and operate heavy equipment to replenish warehouse.

• Break down packaging and puts away incoming raw material.

Build

Build pallets, load trucks, Move, Stack, Pick orders and stage products and materials using a.

Candidate

• Candidate will be loading and unloading trucks as needed.

• Candidate will operate Forklifts to load / unload as well as stage material.

Carry

• Carry, dolly, or move items with material handling equipment within the warehouse.

• Carry out clean up and housekeeping, to ensure a clean and safe working environment at all times.

Case

Case Pick (walkie rider / pallet jack) Sit down Forklift (single - double fork.

Change

Change mobile equipment batteries.

Check

• Check incoming and outbound shipments for damage and accuracy.

• Check on returns and defects, making sure packages are in good condition, and everything is correct.

• Check and verifies freight for accuracy and / or damage and infestation.

• Check weight of all incoming fresh product in combos and conduct square root testing in cartons.

Clean

• Clean, and safety conscious work environment.

• Clean and safe working environment.

• Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator's license may be required.

• Clean, prepare, and stage job materials for production according to procedure.

• Clean recycling area by sweeping, picking up loose paper, debris, or moving and bins.

Clean-Up

Clean-Up left-over product around tanks and other equipment.

Clean

Clean warehouse utilizing a variety of equipment and products.

Communicate

• Communicate all issues to management for improvem.

• Communicate and cooperate with supervisors, coworkers and customers.

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with staff, coworkers, management and customers.

• Communicate frequently to update progress on loading.

• Communicate in one of the 2 official languages, high school diploma.

• Communicate with different types of delivery drivers.

Compare

Compare identifying information and counts / weights / measures items.

Complete

• Complete all necessary documentation as required including material lot numbers.

• Complete all required paperwork, quality records, issue documentation.

• Complete any necessary re-classes.

• Complete different forms and prepare documents for shipment.

• Complete manifests and transfer sheets for completed loads.

• Complete other duties as assigned by the manager.

• Complete shipments by processing and loading orders.

Computer

Computer operations using excel, outlook and word are an important part of the role.

Condense

Condense Breakage from trucks and warehouse onto 2 pallets.

Confirm

Confirm production needs are met with current on-hand inventory.

Connect

• Connect electrical equipment to power sources so that it can be tested before use.

• Connect empty and disconnect loaded super sacks from the bag filling devices.

Consistent

Consistent reviews to assess progress and your own personal happiness.

Consolidate

Consolidate partial pallets for incoming goods.

Count

Count product to ensure accurate delivery and reception of order.

Create

• Create loads to be shipped using deployments provided by the customer planners.

• Create tickets in Jira with thorough feedback on new features and existing systems.

Develop

• Develop and adhere to best practices and standards.

• Develop meaningful relationships with our open-door policy across the organization.

Direct

Direct Deposit & Electronic payroll debits card that acts like a bank account.

Document

• Document all overages, shortages and damages.

• Document inbound and outbound transactions.

• Document, record, and complete driver log when making deliveries.

Drive

• Drive a single and double sit down forklift.

• Drive different types of forklift such as Raymond Reach or counterbalanced (electric / propane).

• Drive forklift to load and unload trailers.

• Drive manual transmission vehicle.

Ensure

• Ensure accuracy and recording of weights.

• Ensure all paper work is complete and follows the material to the next stage.

• Ensure all products to be received comes from approved establishments and / or suppliers.

• Ensure all safety equipment (i.e..

• Ensure all shipments are accurate and free of damage.

• Ensure all timelines and objectives are followed and met for daily commitments.

• Ensure all trucks are loaded efficiently and accurately.

• Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling.

• Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety rules and regulations and Food Safety programs.

• Ensure customer problems are handled appropriately, escalating issues when necessary.

• Ensure FIFO is followed for all transactions.

• Ensure forklift is in good working condition.

• Ensure housekeeping is a daily priority.

• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.

• Ensure inventory adjustment sheets are updated.

• Ensure packaging, routing, and systems work is completed accurately and timely.

• Ensure paperwork is completed efficiently and correctly.

• Ensure product is received, inventoried and shipped properly.

• Ensure receiving inspections are being completed and labeled appropriately.

• Ensure safety policies and procedures are adhered to at all time.

• Ensure smooth operation and traffic flow of product and materials in and out of the warehouse.

• Ensure that all food regulations, quality and safety requirements are followed.

• Ensure that a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

• Ensure that material is stored in appropriate / designated storage areas.

• Ensure that you are following all safety guideline while on and off the forklift.

• Ensure the next work orders board is dug out, designated, and staged accordingly.

Enter

• Enter data into company software.

• Enter data, receiving, issuing into ERP software.

Erect

Erect boxes required for full cylinders to prepare for shipment.

Examine

• Examine all merchandise to verify conformance to quality standards.

• Examine outgoing shipments to ensure shipments meet specifications.

Fill

• Fill in for other positions as needed.

• Fill trays / racks and co-packing using finished goods as per the daily production schedule.

Follow

• Follow all workplace safety policies, and compliance regulations.

• Follow company policies and safety guidelines.

• Follow customer requirements.

• Follow documented procedures to track and document the status of each order.

• Follow established guidelines on policies, procedures, and safety regulations.

• Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.

• Follow inventory control procedures.

• Follow safe work procedures for forklift operators.

• Follow verbal and written instructions provided by supervisor.

• Follow through safety rules and take precautions to your surroundings.

Generate

Generate pick list as per Production Schedule.

Handle

• Handle all incoming shipments.

• Handle customer and co-worker interaction in a friendly and respectful manner.

Hand

Hand unitize units as necessary.

Help

• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities.

• Help off load trucks / ocean containers using sit down forklift.

Identify

• Identify and label skids with master case labels.

• Identify / report all safety hazards immediately.

Include

Include bulk and stock room.

Initial

Initial assessment of product received.

Input

Input all transactions related to inventory in IT system.

Inspect

• Inspect and verify incoming goods against packing slips.

• Inspect product load for accuracy.

• Inspect, accept, and reject inbound shipments.

• Inspect and performs minor maintenance on the equipment.

• Inspect shipments for accuracy, completeness and inconsistencies.

• Inspect, sort and store pallets returned from production facility.

Issue

Issue inventory (dry goods, boxes, labels, or finished product) to the appropriate teams.

Keep

• Keep accurate production records and report issues.

• Keep an organized and clean environment.

• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.

• Keep dock area neat and organized.

• Keep machines stocked with product.

• Keep reading, we have a job for you.

• Keep records of incoming and outgoing shipments.

• Keep the supervisor informed of any problems and / or unusual situations.

• Keep work area clean and organized.

Lift

• Lift, bend, walk, stoop, and stand for a 12 hour shift.

• Lift, carry and / or move 50 lbs.

• Lift up to 25 kilograms (55.1 pounds) for 15 minutes.

• Lift up to 50-75 lbs. on occasion.

• Lift up to 50lbs and it can be physical.

Load

• Load and offload trucks upon arrival or departure.

• Load and unload freight as require.

• Load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, vehicles and lifting devices.

• Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device.

• Load and unload, move, stack and stage products according to standard operational procedures.

• Load and unload pallets and trailers.

• Load and unload trailers as required.

• Load and unload trailers, including sheet orders with or without pallets.

• Load materials to stations on wall and manual lines using forklift and manually.

• Load and unload materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.

• Load and unload trucks and interfaces with common carriers.

• Load or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand or using material handling equipment.

• Load, unload and move products and materials by hand pallet truck or with reverse reach truck.

• Load / unload materials adhering to strict production numbers.

• Load / unload product / appliances.

• Load unload trucks and contractor vehicles.

• Load / Unload trucks cars with forklift.

• Load / unload trucks with sit down forklift / clamp truck, and by hand.

• Load / unload using sit-down forklift.

Locate

Locate product in warehouse and move orders.

Look

• Look for damages and verify pieces , weights and dimensions listed on the Bill of Lading.

• Look for ways to improve and promote quality.

Maintain

• Maintain accurate bin locations for all inventory.

• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following all policies and procedures.

• Maintain a clean environment at all times.

• Maintain a clean work space.

• Maintain a full understanding of all products by identification, weight, and size.

• Maintain all safety standards.

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

• Maintain constructive working relationships with co-workers, leads, supervisors, and managers.

• Maintain daily logs, inspection logs and other necessary paperwork.

• Maintain Forklift certification.

• Maintain housekeeping of Warehouse and Dock facilities.

• Maintain inventory records via recording quantities of product received or distributed.

• Maintain paperwork and files to ensure accurate administration.

• Maintain professionalism and poise constantly, even when working under pressure.

• Maintain safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area and workstations neat.

• Maintain safety practices at all times.

• Maintain sanitation standards.

• Maintain situational awareness of people or objects that could pose a safety risk.

• Maintain teamwork with converting machine crews and other associates.

• Maintain the organization of the warehouse space.

• Maintain warehouse to company standards.

Make

• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.

• Make a record of receipts using the AS400 information system.

• Make sure that job is run per work order and asks questions if work order is not clear.

Manage

Manage to keep the shipping and receiving areas clean and organized.

Match

Match "receiving authorization” to supplier packing slip.

Mentor

Mentor and influences new warehouse personnel to properly operate powered industrial trucks.

Monitor

• Monitor and report equipment damages and operational issues to Team Leader.

• Monitor own work to ensure quality.

Move

• Move and Load pallets with forklift.

• Move bins, skids and material between production stations.

• Move crates around in our storage room to make room for more inbound material.

• Move materials around the warehouse.

• Move materials to warehouse storage.

• Move materials within the warehouse to facilitate production.

• Move product and / or materials manually as required.

• Move product from merchandising to warehouse storage.

• Move product from storage locations to Shipping Processing as part of the ship order process.

• Move product safely from one area of warehouse to another.

• Move products around the warehouse.

• Move RV to cleaning location or others sites.

• Move with sense of urgency.

Obtain

Obtain labels from Warehouse Supervisor and scans them using the RF scanner into type of stock.

Offload

• Offload inbound merchandise accurately and efficiently according to supervisor instructions.

• Offload trucks, move and store material in warehouse.

Open

Open bales, crates, and other containers.

Operate

• Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner.

• Operate a forklift to move materials throughout the warehouse.

• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following OHS standards.

• Operate an Order Picker forklift to pick, move different products as per the orders assigned.

• Operate any material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required.

• Operate a sit down forklift - 90% of the job.

• Operate a sit down forklift in an outdoor / indoor setting.

• Operate a sit down forklift to stage bins.

• Operate Cherry picker and Stand up Forklift.

• Operate electric pallet jack.

• Operate electric pallet jack to lift and transport items to the labeling and quality control section.

• Operate Forklift and Pallet Jack when needed (will not be every day).

• Operate forklift, pallet jack, or dock cart within warehouse and dock area when required.

• Operate Forklift (Sitdown and Standup).

• Operate forklifts properly.

• Operate forklift (Stand Up - Cherry Picker - Electric Pallet Jack).

• Operate HILO forklift safely and adhering to company safety standards.

• Operate industrial trucks to move containers.

• Operate material handling equipment to facilitate the movement of products within the warehouse.

• Operate or assist machine operators with machinery used in the production process.

• Operate Reach Truck or Stand up Forklift.

• Operate Roll Clamp Forklift.

• Operate cherry picker / sit down / stand up reach forklifts in and around warehouse.

• Operate Forklift and Clamp Truck.

• Operate industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving material and products.

• Operate Sit-down and stand up forklift.

• Operate sit-down forklift in a production environment.

• Operate sit down forklift in shipping and receiving department.

• Operate sit down forklift to help receive and store material / product.

• Operate Stand Up forklift.

• Operate stand-up Reach Truck to stage product in overhead bins.

• Operate swing reach truck.

• Operate the ASRS equipment in accordance with the SOP.

• Operate the sit down forklift safely.

• Operate trash compactor and assist vendors in preparing materials for hauling.

• Operate various powered industrial trucks . &#.

• Operate wrapping machine, pallet jack, RF scanner.

Optimize

Optimize work scheduling to transport goods and supplies on site to ensure on time delivery.

Order

• Order picker - Sit down Forklift Operation (clamp preferred, but not required).

• Order picker using reach truck.

• Order picking and case picking using the RF scanner and Counterbalance.

• Order Picking (RF scanner use).

• Order pulling and entry using SAP computer program.

Organize

Organize entire area so that any equipment can get to order picking locations.

Package

Package and stock finished goods items (if necessary).

Pack

Pack and label parts accordingly.

Participate in

• Participate in mid and year-end inventory count if needed.

• Participate in taking inventory.

Perform

• Perform all job tasks as assigned by the leadership staff to achieve daily productivity.

• Perform all required SAP transactions (verifying quantities before scanning finished goods).

• Perform any other duties as reasonably assigned by supervisor.

• Perform a pre- and post-equipment checklist.

• Perform different job functions on a rotating basis.

• Perform equipment safety pre-operational inspections.

• Perform equipment safety review.

• Perform functions within several departments companywide.

• Perform housekeeping duties throughout the shift and at designated times.

• Perform kitting & job preparations.

• Perform order picking which involves lifting and re-palletizing the products.

• Perform other distribution work functions as needed due to business volume and need.

• Perform other related duties.

• Perform proper forklift inspection, minor servicing and repairs as necessary.

• Perform required preventive maintenance on the equipment.

• Perform tasks associated with moving goods from point to point.

• Perform various manual operations and operates equipment in a warehouse and logistics process.

• Perform work in accordance with account specific Standard Operating Procedures.

Pick

• Pick and pack orders using scan gun.

• Pick customer orders by following the instructions on the pick ticket.

Picker

Picker will be assembling customer orders from stock or inbound shipments for outbound loading.

Pick

• Pick orders and put-away into inventory.

• Pick orders effectively and efficiently.

• Pick orders for shipments.

• Pick orders using first in first out (FIFO) methods.

• Pick, pack along and dispatch goods as per orders.

• Pick, pack along, and dispatch goods as per orders.

• Pick, pack, and palletize product and stage for shipment.

• Pick, pack, and ship product.

• Pick pallets and stage them.

Place

• Place batches or finished product on hold.

• Place palletized equipment into testing department.

Prepare

• Prepare all required shipping documents (internal and external).

• Prepare and affix pallet tags.

• Prepare and route paperwork to the appropriate person as needed.

• Prepare and stage orders according to schedules.

• Prepare finished product for shipment.

• Prepare orders being shipped.

• Prepare orders for pick up and package orders for shipping.

• Prepare orders for shipment.

• Prepare product to be placed into stock.

• Prepare shipping documents, mailing labels, label packages.

• Prepare media and buffer solutions.

Proceed

Proceed to Cycle Counts and Stock Replenishment.

Process

• Process all orders by locating specified prdouct and movind product to the loading.

• Process inbound and outbound shipments.

• Process orders based on order timelines and instructions.

• Process, package and ship orders accurately.

• Process returns electronically in the inventory system.

• Process source container units and destination containers.

Promote

Promote safe work environment through personal actions.

Provide

• Provide excellent customer service to clients.

• Provide last quality check of parts before shipment, ensuring customer specifications have.

Pull

• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.

• Pull and stage orders for shipment.

• Pull down skids and equipment for other departments as necessary.

• Pull inventory to prepare for shipment.

• Pull orders according to pull sheets.

• Pull product from the warehouse for shipment to the stores.

Pull-out

Pull-out, wrap and stage orders to be shipped.

Put-away

Put-away incoming product according to distribution center specifications.

Put

Put away lumped and wrapped pallets.

Reach

• Reach Truck, Order Selector / Cherry Picker and Double Walkie Operators).

• Reach with arms and hands above head.

Read

• Read a Pick Ticket.

• Read shipping and receiving paperwork.

• Read work orders and determine work assignments or material or equipment needs.

• Read work orders and follow directions.

• Read, write and count accurately.. basic math skills required.

Receive

• Receive and process incoming and outgoing items.

• Receive and warehouse incoming merchandise into module racks and floor locations.

• Receive, identify, and mark inbound materials.

• Receive incoming materials.

• Receive products from vendor deliveries and unload trucks at the loading docks.

• Receive purchase orders via RF.

Record

• Record all shortages, overages or damaged products.

• Record information used in the Warehouse Management System locator function.

• Record numbers of units handled or moved, using daily production sheets or work tickets.

Remove

• Remove and put away stock from various operations.

• Remove goods from production area and secure freight by using plastic wrap machine.

• Remove trash from print department as needed.

• Remove waste material to correct disposal bin.

Report

• Report all product damage to your supervisor or manager.

• Report any discrepancies to the Lead Hand.

• Report any mechanical defects immediately.

• Report any problems to facility management.

• Report inventory problems as needed.

• Report issues to immediate supervisor or other designated personnel.

Research

Research inventory discrepancies.

Re-stock

Re-stock inventory manually or with warehouse equipment.

Review

Review work orders to ensure work is performed according to specifications.

Route

Route materials, supplies, and equipment to inspection or stock areas.

Schedule

• Schedule adherence is a critical function of the role.

• Schedule meeting with manager to discuss development plan.

Secure

• Secure all cargo for loading of vessel.

• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies.

• Secure order sheets from production associates.

Segregate

Segregate defective product and notify supervisor.

Separate

Separate scrap material by color and move to staging area, weigh and keep record.

Set

• Set schedule with stable hours.

• Set up, load, unload, or warehouse product or supplies with a forklift or electric pallet jack.

Several

Several shift options available (rotation, day, evening, weekend).

Ship

Ship any requested FedEx / UPS packages.

Sit

• Sit down forklift to load / unload trucks and move materials.

• Sit Stand and the reach is a plus.

Sort

Sort and load pallets into enclosed trailer for return to supplier.

Stack

• Stack and distribute load for safe transport.

• Stack and load material on to skids as required.

• Stack and stage materials and components as needed.

• Stack bags of product in a concise and consistent manner.

• Stack material without causing damage to the load below it.

• Stack and arranges product on pallets.

Stage

• Stage finished goods and scan using the handheld scanners.

• Stage grocery items and store them in proper locations.

• Stage materials for production in accordance with Warehouse Coordinator's guidance.

• Stage materials in locations such as transit areas using pallets or cargo boards.

• Stage product for shipment.

• Stage items correctly for delivery.

Stock

• Stock and organize the merchandise.

• Stock and set up selection area.

Store

• Store and retrieve in and from the correct locations.

• Store finished goods in designated spaces in warehouse or manufacturing area.

Stow

Stow incoming freight in the proper location in the warehouse.

Supply

• Supply merchandise to all departments throughout the day, keeping production flowing.

• Supply departments with product, order pull.

• Supply the line with product.

Support

• Support and follow directions from all managers and supervisors.

• Support and initiate Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.

• Support and provide materials to production to meet department's needs.

Sweep

Sweep out all delivery trailers before reloading.

Take

• Take ownership of the organization and cleanliness of their surrounding work areas.

• Take part on plant sub teams.

• Take responsibility for our actions and learn from our mistakes.

• Take initiative and has accountability for the quality and effectiveness of own work.

Track

• Track inventory and maintain par levels and conduct cycle counts.

• Track shipments and verify receipts of shipments as required.

Transport

• Transport empty pallets through warehouse and build pallets for orders.

• Transport products to and from warehouse and distribution centers.

• Transport raw materials to production workstations.

• Transport materials, product or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility.

Try

Try to find a quiet place with good lighting and a stable internet connection.

Understand

Understand and complies with procedures for working with non-conforming / hold items.

Unload

• Unload 20 pallets per hour on a stand-up forklift or reach truck.

• Unload and load trailers by customer sort codes and follow proper staging procedures.

• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device.

• Unload and stack materials and merchandise.

• Unload construction supplies from delivery trucks.

• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.

• Unload lumber material from delivery trucks.

• Unload materials from truck.

• Unload and stacks material by raising, lowering a lifting device, as well as manually.

• Unload supplier delivery trailers and retail delivery trucks.

• Unload trucks at shipping and receiving docks as scheduled or instructed.

Unpack

Unpack cartons and boxes to check the material and then again seal them.

Update

• Update daily production tickets with units / products being moved.

• Update inventory when pulling orders.

• Update records of inventory and activity logs.

Upgrade

Upgrade material, to provide a higher profit value.

Uphold

Uphold Environmental Health and Safety standards.

Use

• Use appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand.

• Use hand trucks, conveyors or other material handling equipment.

• Use manual equipment such as hand truck or pallet jack.

• Use of a counterbalance / reach forklift, pallet jack, hand carts, and all other machinery.

• Use of Cherry Pickers, Reach Trucks, Counter Balance Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.

• Use of stand up forklift 80% of the day.

• Use of the masculine in our communications refers equally to both men and women.

• Use scanners to track loads from line to warehouse.

• Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility.

Verify

• Verify information, prepares orders and completes appropriate documents.

• Verify items pulled with appropriate documents to ensure accuracy and minimize errors.

• Verify all quantities on system transactions.

• Verify and complete Bill of Lading transactions with truck drivers at Shipping Office.

• Verify and keep records of shipments.

• Verify cartons as they enter workstations.

• Verify documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards are achieved.

• Verify inventory, using computer to enter records.

• Verify product is going to the correct location, and create shipping label.

• Verify, receive, unpack and distribute general deliveries to designated locations.

• Verify that return product is labeled correctly.

Wash

Wash boats and prepare vessels for storage.

Wear

Wear prescribed personal protective equipment.

Weigh

• Weigh all material and record gross weight on skid before loading on truck.

• Weigh products and / or loads and record weight.

• Weigh materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.

Work

• Work on stand-up Raymond Reach forklift.

• Work overtime when required.

• Work schedule that include weekends and holidays.

• Work together professionally in a team environment with coworkers and other department personnel.

• Work under close supervision, on routine work and general duties.

• Work well as a member of a group.

• Work with Fedex / DHL to received packages.

• Work with managers and supervisor on other projects as needed.

• Work with the Replenish Team to ensure appropriate inventory levels are available for production.

Most In-demand Hard Skills

The following list describes the most required technical skills of a Forklift Operator:

1. Forklift

2. Material Handling

3. Manual Lifting Up To 50Lbs

4. Non-Temperature Controlled Environment

5. Reach Truck Operation

6. Moving Material

7. Clamp Operation

8. RF Scanner

9. Warehouse

10. Forklift Operation

11. Warehouse Environment

12. Reach

13. Operating a Forklift

14. Sit Down Forklift

15. Computer

16. Order Picking

17. Lift Up To 50Lbs

18. Forklift Certification

19. Electric Pallet Jack

20. Manufacturing

21. Background Check

22. Bend

23. Lift Up To 50 Pounds

24. Reach Truck

25. Slip Sheet Operation

26. Order Picker

27. Bending

28. Picking Orders

29. Stand Up Forklift

30. Physically Fit

31. Valid Forklift License

32. Customer Service

33. Picking

Most In-demand Soft Skills

The following list describes the most required soft skills of a Forklift Operator:

1. Attention to detail

2. Written and oral communication skills

3. Time-management

4. Team player

5. Reliable

6. Attendance

7. Work ethic

8. Work independently with little direction

9. Interpersonal skills

10. Positive attitude

11. Organizational capacity

12. Flexible

13. Detail-oriented

14. Hardworking

15. Punctual

16. Analytical ability

17. Working in a fast paced environment

18. Positive work culture

19. Self-starter

20. Problem-solving attitude

21. Sense of balance

22. Willingness to learn

23. Accurate

24. Attitude

25. Teamwork

26. Work with minimum supervision

27. Multi-task

28. Self-motivated

29. Quick learner

30. Common sense