Forklift Operator

Taylor, AZ - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 21 - 25

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

We are seeking a safety-focused 10000 lb Forklift Operator for our manufacturing warehouse and large laydown areas. This role involves precision loading inventory staging and navigating diverse terrain while maintaining a mandatory OSHA-10 Construction certification. A core requirement is the daily safety partnership with a Site Flagger including a joint pre-shift equipment inspection to ensure maximum operational integrity and hazard prevention.

Schedule: Monday Saturday 40 Regular Hours 8 Overtime Hours

Environment: Industrial Manufacturing Warehouse & Large External Laydown Area

$21$25 per hour depending on experience (bilingual required)

Work Schedule

MondaySaturday
40 regular hours 8 overtime hours per week

Minimum Requirements

Experience:Forklift Operator: At least 1 year operating a 10000 lb forklift in a manufacturing warehouse environment

Responsibilities

Daily Operations & Interaction

Pre-Shift Inspection: The Operator and Flagger will conduct a joint walk-around of the 10K forklift to inspect hydraulics tires (checking for debris/punctures from the yard) fluid levels and safety alarms.

Laydown Management: Organize and stage materials in the outdoor yard according to size weight and frequency of use. Ensure all labels-out protocols are followed for easy inventory scanning.

Terrain Navigation: Demonstrate mastery in shifting loads over uneven surfaces gravel or transitions between the yard and the warehouse floor.

Material Coordination & Safety

Signal Adherence: Maintain constant visual or radio contact with the the large laydown area the Operator must account for increased stopping distances and wider turn radius.

Load Securement: Verify that all oversized loads are balanced and if necessary secured for long-haul transport across the facility to prevent shifting.

Pedestrian Awareness: Actively monitor for blind-side hazards especially in the laydown area where noise from other machinery may drown out the forklifts back-up alarm.

Inventory & Documentation

Logistics Tracking: Accurate record-keeping of material movement from the laydown yard into the manufacturing queue.

Space Optimization: Proactively identify opportunities to consolidate materials in the yard to maximize square footage.

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3. Technical Skills & Environmental Competencies

Precision Stacking: Ability to stack heavy crates or bundles at heights in outdoor environments where wind or surface slope may be a factor.

Equipment Preservation: Understanding of the cooling and fueling requirements for heavy-duty 10K units running 48 hours per week.

Situational Judgement: Knowing when a load is unsafe to lift due to weight distribution or environmental hazards (e.g. high winds or soft ground).

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4. Safety & PPE Requirements

Full Compliance: Adherence to all site-specific safety plans.

Standard Gear: Hard hat steel-toed boots high-visibility Class II vest and safety glasses are required at all times.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

(bilingual required)

Experience: At least 1 year of experience operating a 10000 lb forklift. Experience must include navigating both indoor warehouse aisles and outdoor laydown yards.

Certification: Must possess a valid OSHA-10 Construction card.

Physical Ability: Must be comfortable mounting/dismounting large equipment frequently and working in various weather conditions (heat rain wind).

DescriptionWe are seeking a safety-focused 10000 lb Forklift Operator for our manufacturing warehouse and large laydown areas. This role involves precision loading inventory staging and navigating diverse terrain while maintaining a mandatory OSHA-10 Construction certification. A core requirement is...