Fork-Lift Truck Operator | Dallas, TX

waste management solutions, enabling our customers to become leaders in green in their industries. We are seeking an operator with skilled driving and mechanical work to operate a fork-lift truck and its attached fork-lift, to lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment or materials in a warehouse or storage yard.

Performs tasks independently or as part of a work crew. Work is performed according to regular procedures and is reviewed in progress and upon completion. Responsibilities Operates fork-lift trucks and attached equipment, as directed. Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting

device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area. Identifies items and cross-checks, according to request.

Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device or by other means. Inventories materials on the work floor; supplies workerops with materials, as requested. Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules. Loads and unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids or lifting devices. May lubricate trucks, fill fuel tank, replace liquefied-gas tank or water, etc. Reports mechanical or electrical problems to appropriate person. Follows company policies and

procedures. Education and/or Experience High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), bilingual a plus.

Sufficient education and ability to read and understand uncomplicated instructions and destination-type labeling. Six months of training or experience in driving and operating a fork-lift or similar truck; or must pass the in-house fork-lift driving test. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge of, and ability to apply, relevant occupational safety rules and practices. Knowledge of operating and routine maintenance and repair procedures for fork-lift equipment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.

The employee is regularly required to stand and walk. On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift 25 to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The hazards include exposure to possible injuries and medium to high exposure to fumes, vapors, grease, oil, dust, etc. All safety requirements must be followed carefully. Work Environment May work outside in all weather conditions; mainly works indoors in warehouse settings, which are often cooler or hotter than traditional offices.

The noise level is often high due to the use of various equipment. The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation describes and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work that may be inherent in the occupation.