Forklift Operator - WEEKEND SHIFT

DISH’s Equipment Remanufacturing team ensures the high quality condition of millions of satellite receivers and remote controls.  State-of-the-art facilities in El Paso, TX, Spartanburg, SC, and Englewood, CO, use advanced diagnostic tools and automated equipment to test, refurbish and redistribute hardware to customers.

SKILLS

Operational knowledge and skills of specific forklift equipment. Ability to operated assigned equipment safely and efficiently.  Ability to service the assigned equipment and ensure maximum operating efficiency. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to perform basic computations and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Apply logical thinking principles to define and solve problems.  Be able to deal with variables in the work environment. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Licensed Certified Forklift  Operator.

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.  Light work: Exerting up to 40 pounds of force.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:  Work effectively and safely in an ever-changing production environment that is fast paced and performance based.

Work environment is non-controlled temperature.

REPORTS TO

Warehouse Manager

SUMMARY

Drives forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel-hook, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch to move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage area or over the road vehicles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Transports load to designated area.

Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.

Inventory materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed. 

Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedule. 

Load or unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.

Lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied-gas tank.

May assist in training new forklift drivers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

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. 4+ years experience driving a forklift in a production environment. Possession of a valid driver’s license for the state.

Certified forklift driver.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High School diploma or equivalent. 4 years + experience in driving a forklift.  Any combination of training and experience.