Forklift Driver

Spherion State College is working with a client in their search to fill a Night Shift, Forklift Driver position in Howard, PA.

The pay rate is $20.82 HOURLY. 

This is a Temp to Hire opportunity.

Job Description:

As a forklift driver you will support team members safely and efficiently operate a motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, to pull pallets of finished product from production lines and place finished product in the warehouse as directed by the onboard WMS system. Forklift Driver will operate within the warehouse to move products. As a Forklift Drivers you will work closely with production to maintain a safe working area.

Responsibilities:

• Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive trucks and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting devices.
• Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production area. 
• Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets.
• Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.
• Maintains a safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.

Education: High School

Experience: 24 months

Related Experience: Fork Truck Driver, Forklift Operator