Forklift Driver 1 (51295)

Forklift Driver 1 operates a variety of forklifts. Requires loading and unloading milling machines and lathes on various flat bed trailers, into high cube containers, and onto flat racks for shipment.

• Interpret different modes of service, and can effectively rearrange priorities to ensure setup of bases for preparation of shipment.

• Monitor priority of pulling machines from the production lines.

• Determines combinations of loads onto the variety of trailers. This ability provides for the most effective use of the Carrier equipment dispatched to pick up from Haas.

• Thorough understanding of the Bill of Lading and the requirements for completing this paperwork upon relinquishing machines to Carriers.

• Capable of unloading all materials received from Basaw and determining that the materials noted on the receiver are what were actually received.

• Interpret the dispatch board, and follow the instructions as noted.

• Can easily identify all bases, and walls, and set up for preparation in 5 minutes.

• Employee must be able to operate both powered and non-powered material handling equipment including forklifts, pallet jack, cranes, and mobile straddle stacker lift.

• Employees are expected to follow instructions, procedures and to escalate any issue impacting workflow, quality, etc.

• Employees must exhibit honesty and integrity as well as demonstrate adherence to rules, procedures and policies.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervised Employees

This job does not have any supervisory activities.

0

• Knowledgeable of the Carriers and works well with the drivers.

• Maintains an active Haas Forklift certification.

• Has sound knowledge of each model of machine.

• Have excellent organizational skills. Makes decisions based on logic and rational thought.

• Thorough understanding of safe working practices, the power of the machinery, and the necessity to follow all safety guidelines.

High school diploma or high school equivalency (HSE) credential such as general education degree (GED) is required, plus an additional one to three months related experience, training and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other

0-1 year

Must have the ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions and safety rules; such as work instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Must be able to effectively present information to the following: in a one-on-one setting or small group situations for our customers, clients, and/or other employees of the organization.

Must have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. May need to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.

Must have the ability to apply common sense and understanding in order to carry out written, oral, and/or diagram instruction forms. Must be able to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Activity

Duration

Sitting

Frequently

Standing

Occasionally

Walking

Occasionally

Bending (neck)

Frequently

Bending (waist)

Rarely

Squatting

Occasionally

Twisting (neck)

Frequently

Twisting (waist)

Frequently

Climbing

Occasionally

Kneeling

Occasionally

Crawling

Rarely

Reaching (above shoulder level)

Occasionally

Reaching (below shoulder level)

Occasionally

Hand Use

Duration

Repetitive use of hand

Frequently

Simple grasping

Frequently

Power grasping

Occasionally

Fine manipulation

Frequently

Pushing & Pulling

Frequently

Vision

Required

Close vision

Yes

Distance vision

Yes

Color vision

Yes

Peripheral vision

Yes

Depth perception

Yes

Adjust focus

Yes

Lifting Requirements

Duration

0-10 lbs.

Frequently

11-25 lbs.

Frequently

26-50 lbs.

Frequently

51-60 lbs.

Never

61+ lbs.

Never

Equipment Use

Duration

This position requires computer use, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, trackball, touchpad, etc.

Occasionally

Noise Level

The noise level in the work environment is usually:

Loud

Work Environment

Duration

This position operates in a general office or engineering lab environment

Never

Employee will work around machining or on the production floor

Constantly

Employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration

Frequently

Employee is exposed to hazardous chemicals, fumes or airborne particles

Frequently

Employee is exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold or extreme heat

Frequently

Employee is exposed to risk of electrical shock

Rarely