A Forklift Operator is a professional who operates industrial trucks to move materials within warehouses, factories, or storage sites. Here are the key responsibilities and duties associated with this role:
1. Unloading and Stacking: Forklift operators unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned locations within the facility.
2. Stock Movement: They locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
3. Quality Control: Forklift operators identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies promptly.
4. Raw Material Transport: They transport raw materials to production workstations as needed.
5. Machinery Inspection: Regularly inspecting machinery to determine the need for repairs and ensuring safety by performing maintenance is part of their job.
6. Inventory Management: Keeping updated records of inventory and activity logs is essential.