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The forklift operator is responsible for moving materials around a warehouse using a forklift. Their duties include, but are not limited to: Loading and unloading: Moving pallets onto and off of trailers, and from storage areas to loading areas. Stacking: Stacking and unstacking goods onto pallets or shelves. Maintaining: Performing regular maintenance on the forklift and other tools, and inspecting for faults or damage. Safety: Ensuring driving areas are free of obstructions and spills, and following health and safety regulations. Communication: Using verbal communications to determine priorities. Packaging: Using wooden pallets and plastic wraps to package goods for transport. Some skills and qualities that are useful for a forklift operator include: Good physical health. Ability to stand for long periods. Strong hand-eye coordination. Ability to read and understand safety guidelines, shipping documents, and packaging. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Attention to detail. Good time management skills. Bi-lingual-English/Spanish preferred. Can lift 50 lbs Able to work extended hours. Employees primarily work in the warehouse and are exposed to loud noise levels, vibration, dust, mechanical hazards, and moving objects or other vehicles. May be exposed to cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, mechanical hazards. El operador del montacargas es responsable de mover materiales por un almacén utilizando un montacargas. Sus deberes incluyen, pero no se limitan a: Carga y descarga: Mover paletas dentro y fuera de remolques, y desde áreas de almacenamiento a áreas de carga. Apilado: Apilado y desapilado de mercancías en palés o estanterías. Mantenimiento: Realizar un mantenimiento regular del montacargas y otras herramientas, e inspeccionar si hay fallas o daños. Seguridad: Garantizar que las zonas de conducción estén libres de obstrucciones y derrames, y seguir las normas de seguridad y salud. Comunicación: Usar comunicaciones verbales para determinar prioridades. Empaque: Uso de paletas de madera y envolturas plásticas para empaquetar mercancías para su transporte. Algunas habilidades y cualidades que son útiles para un operador de montacargas incluyen: Buena salud física. Capacidad para permanecer de pie durante largos períodos. Fuerte coordinación ojo-mano. Capacidad para leer y comprender pautas de seguridad, documentos de envío y embalaje. Capacidad para trabajar de forma independiente y como parte de un equipo. Atención al detalle. Buenas habilidades de gestión del tiempo. Preferiblemente bilingüe inglés/español. Puede levantar 50 libras Capaz de trabajar en horarios extendidos. Los empleados trabajan principalmente en el almacén y están expuestos a altos niveles de ruido, vibraciones, polvo, peligros mecánicos y objetos en movimiento u otros vehículos. Puede estar expuesto a temperaturas frías y calientes, inclemencias del tiempo y peligros mecánicos.
Title: Truck Drivers Primary Purpose of the Position: Food Bank for New York City’s truck drivers are reliable and dependable and represent the Food Bank in a courteous and professional manner while out on the road and in all dealings and contact with member agencies and partners, suppliers, and donors. Our drivers are required to use tact and diplomacy in all situations dealing with our partners and other team members and leadership. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: • Deliver and pick up produce, frozen and dry food products to member agencies, suppliers, donors and other locations as assigned. • Assists in loading trailer with materials. • Unloads trailer by using forklift or hand truck. • Transports loads over required route to proper destinations. • Obtains shipping bills and necessary signatures. • Returns completed paperwork to the warehouse office. • Removes empty pallets from trailer truck and carries them to designated piling area. • Performs miscellaneous service duties such as checking oil, water, gasoline and air in tires on a daily basis. • Other work-related and warehouse duties as assigned by supervisor or manager • Reliable and regular attendance is expected. Qualifications: • Valid driver’s license –CLASS A OR B CDL • 18 years or older • Ability to pass a drug test • Ability to pass a background check