A forklift operator is responsible for:

Operating industrial, powered forklift trucks to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise

Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency

Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs

Managing inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment

Transporting valuable items, requiring diligence and good hand-eye coordination

Loading and unloading goods from trucks

Stacking goods in the correct storage bay

Checking loads are secure2