Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator/Skid Operator
6:30am -3pm

The Forklift Operator drives a forklift to safely move processed steel, stock, or other materials to and from storage, machines and finished goods areas. 

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

 Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and within other areas of assignment

• Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and within other areas of assignment
• Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain up-to-date forklift certification 
• Communicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Clean and maintain housekeeping of finished goods storage area

The Forklift/skid builder has a few additional job duties (see below):

• Operate an automatic saw and nail gun
• Cut / assemble wood to customer specifications
• Assemble skids as needed for various machines

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to accurately select and load material properly to meet customer and production requirements  Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and understand material tags and work orders
• Ability to use tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with forklift training

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platforms
• Ability to routinely bend and squat
• Ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to repetitively grasp  Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 

 A high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of forklift experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred.  Forklift certification is required. 

Since 1993, Alternative Staffing has offered the Tri-County area a better alternative to staffing solutions. From their humble beginnings, Alternative Staffing grew to six specialty offices—with a staff of more than 25 staffing specialists. 

As a locally owned and operated staffing firm, we are able to offer our clients and candidates more customized solutions. Decisions can be made faster, and we are able to more quickly respond to our clients’ needs.  In the North Charleston area with a satellite office in Orangeburg, the Alternative team works together to address the needs of employers from the capital to the coast of North Carolina.
 

Alternative Staffing is proud to hold membership in:

• South Carolina Staffing Association (SCSA)
• Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce
• Tri-County Human Resource Management Association
• Midlands Society for Human Resource Management
• Lowcountry Local First