Forklift Operator

Description

We are seeking a professional to work as a Forklift Operator, responsible for the handling, loading, unloading, and storage of finished products, ensuring organization, safety, and agility in logistics operations. The professional will be responsible for operating forklifts and other motorized equipment, provided they are duly certified, performing cargo transportation during warehousing and dispatch processes. They must also conduct daily inspections of the equipment before commencing operations, checking instrument panels, possible leaks, looseness, irregularities in the mast and forks, as well as verifying the equipment’s general operating conditions. **Responsibilities and duties** * Prepare cargo handling by visually inspecting materials to be moved, verifying contents, weight, and volume; separate securing accessories when necessary; and plan the sequence of movement; * Move cargo to fulfill stock replenishment activities in warehouse areas as indicated by the system, as well as store and move products from the receiving staging area to the warehouse, and move pallets from the warehouse to the dispatch staging area according to tasks generated in the system; * Verify scheduling, load according to equipment capacity, control speed during operation, monitor equipment operating conditions throughout the process, and check products awaiting processing in picking, receiving, and dispatch areas; * Prepare the site for operations by inspecting the cargo movement and storage area, removing potential obstacles, demarcating the operational area, and loading vehicles with forklift assistance while complying with safety regulations; * Assist in organizing and maintaining picking / contract manufacturing and/or pallet storage areas, as well as organizing pallets in aisles, verifying alignment and evidence of damaged products; * Participate in cyclic inventory counting activities, as well as support monthly full inventory counts; * Assist in equipment maintenance by checking equipment conditions before putting it into operation and monitoring the instrument panel to identify leaks, looseness, and irregularities in the mast and forks, as well as verifying cleanliness, mechanical controls, water, oil, and fuel levels, requesting maintenance when necessary; * Ensure proper functioning of material handling equipment by monitoring performance and requesting repairs and maintenance to guarantee agility in warehousing tasks; * Request maintenance services when necessary, and assist in preventive and corrective mechanical, electrical, and electronic maintenance through cleaning, minor repairs, and battery refueling or replacement following company-defined and equipment manufacturer safety rules, etc.; * Actively participate in quality, service, and environmental improvement programs by complying with internal and occupational safety regulations; * Maintain workplace cleanliness and organization, and preserve tools and equipment by keeping them organized and clean for reuse when needed, adhering to standards and procedures, as well as supporting cleaning and organization of warehouse locations and one’s own work area; * Safeguard equipment, resources, and materials under one’s responsibility and the work environment, while complying with regulations, procedures, internal regulations, corporate policies, and occupational health and safety standards; * Comply with internal regulations, quality management system requirements, and health, hygiene, and occupational safety standards and procedures inherent to the department, as well as use PPE/PCE (Personal Protective Equipment / Collective Protective Equipment) whenever required by the activity. * Perform other duties inherent to the position or as directed by one’s immediate supervisor, provided one is qualified and such duties align with one’s knowledge and experience; * Perform some or all of the above activities continuously, intermittently, or on an ad-hoc basis, and be qualified to substitute and perform all duties associated with positions directly below in the organizational structure. **Requirements and qualifications** * Completed High School education * Forklift Operator certification course **Additional information** ### **Benefits offered:** Meal Voucher On-site meal Transportation Voucher and/or Fuel Allowance / Charter Bus Unimed Health Plan (co-payment) Dental Plan Pharmacy Plan Life Insurance (free of charge) SEST SENAT partnership Attendance Bonus We are the company specializing in Cold Chain Logistics Intelligence Solutions for the food industry. We are undergoing transformation! It is a rebranding effort that retains our same DNA of excellence and consistently superior quality.