Shipping Dept Forklift Operator

Responsibilities

Forklift Operations

Safety is the main objective.

• Conduct daily inspection of lift truck, utilizing provided checklist.
• Driving with more than two pallets is prohibited.
• Stop at all intersections before you continue to drive.
• The forks should be down (1-inch above the floor) while driving.
• Use the parking brake whenever the forklift is not in use.

Put-aways

• Retrieve and transport pallets from production and receiving dock.
• Place finished goods and raw materials in correct warehouse locations.

Picking

• Read picking list (order).
• Retrieve correct items from warehouse.
• After order is set-up, print packing list.
• Stage order in staging area.

Shipping

• Ensure trailer is locked to the dock or its wheels are chocked.
• Conduct trailer inspection (report any damage).
• Retrieve and review packing list (order).
• Determine sequence of loading carrier, what items go first and last, and items get cancelled or back ordered.
• Load the carrier (determine if a floor load, pallet load, etc.).
• Drivers must sign for pieces counted.
• Inform driver that carrier loading is complete and return the corresponding copies to the driver.

Receiving

• Verify count before signing the receipt.
• Report and document any discrepancy between the paperwork and actual material.
• Report and document any damaged material.
• Distribute the material to the appropriate department.

Housekeeping

• Re-stack and organize items neatly.
• Sweep warehouse dock and dump garbage.