Standup Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Vision

Buckland customers trust us to simplify the complex world of Customs and Logistics by bringing together innovative and customer focused people, processes, and technology. In doing so, we strive to drive the success of all Customers and Stakeholders.

The Role

This position is responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs, and managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment, among other duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensures the safe and efficient movement of goods.
• At all times follows safety regulations.
• Load, unload, pack, and unpack materials.
• Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Relocate items within the warehouse or factory.
• Operate a forklift, winch, or other machinery used for transporting or shipping materials.
• Track inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
• Inspecting for damage to vehicles.
• Determines when repairs need to be made on equipment.
• Reporting product damage and shortages to Team Lead.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Leadership Responsibilities

• N/A

Job Details

Reports to Team Leader

Permanent

Operations/Warehouse

Full-time/Part-time

US, CND

Office

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year experience as forklift driver.
• Valid fork-lifting certificate preferable.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Proficiency in operating RF scanners.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements for Forklift operation. (US Only)
• Attention to detail.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally bend, squat, kneel, reach above shoulder, and frequently sit, handle objects (manual dexterity), use fine finger movement.
• Occasionally must carry/lift loads of up to 25 lbs.
  
  

Work Environment

• Occasionally exposed to excessive noise, is around moving machinery.
• Frequently read/comprehend, write, perform calculations, communicate orally, reason and analyze.