Forklift Operator - Paint (Nights)

Livingston, LA

POSITION SUMMARY

Operates the warehouse forklift and performs other duties assigned in the warehouse. Duties include supplying 

documents to truck driver, and cleaning work area and equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable 

accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable 

qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Comply with safety and environment guidelines, policies, and regulations

• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.

• Observe equipment operations so that malfunctions can be detected and notify supervisors of any 

malfunctions.

• Mark or tag identification on loads.

• Load and unload product from or into trucks and from or into warehouse /

• Clean warehouse, work areas and equipment.

• Clean and check fluid levels daily

• Record information, such as the number of products received or shipped, meter readings, or dates and times 

of product received or shipped.

• Read gauges or charts, and record data obtained.

• Always Follow safety procedures while performing any task.

• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

Competency Statement(s) 

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. 

• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly. 

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others. 

• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task. 

• Loyal - The trait of feeling a duty to the employer. 

• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task. 

• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. 

• Research Skills - Ability to design and conduct a systematic, objective, and critical investigation. 

• Responsible - Ability to be held accountable or answerable for one’s conduct. 

• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. 

• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. 

• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace. 

• Working Under Pressure - Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations. 

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: 

- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); Preferred or 2 years of experience using a 

forklift in warehouse and open area

Experience: 

- Forklift Operator I:

o 1 year of relevant work experience

- Forklift Operator II:

o At least 2-5 years of relevant work experience

- Forklift Operator III:

o At least 5 years of relevant work experience

Computer Skills: 

- Forklift operator 

Certifications & Licenses:

- None specifically required 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day) 

Physical Demands Lift/Carry 

Stand O 

Walk O 

Sit C 

Manually Manipulate F 

Reach Outward O 

Reach Above Shoulder O 

Climb N 

Crawl N 

Squat or Kneel O 

Bend O 

Grasp F 

10 lbs or less F

11-20 lbs O 

21-50 lbs N 

51-100 lbs N

Over 100 lbs N

Push/Pull 

12 lbs or less O 

13-25 lbs N 

26-40 lbs N 

41-100 lbs N