responsibilities of a Forklift Driver
Lift truck operators normally are employed in factories and warehouses. Their role is to move supplies and goods from one location to another. They must be trained to operate the lift truck controls safely. Specialized training is a requirement. Operators must have a background check and pass a drug test.
Performing Checks
OSHA and HRSDC both require lift truck operators to carry out daily and pre-shift checks. Forklift operator training should consist of the proper performance of safety checks to assure optimum functionality. An inspection should also be done at the end of every shift. Regular safety training should be undertaken on an annual basis.
Unloading and Loading
The forklift driver is tasked with the job of unloading and loading materials in a safe and timely method. This responsibility also involves the stacking of goods in an organized way so they are accessible.
Weighing Supplies
The responsibilities of a lift truck operator can include weighing the supplies that are being moved and recording the weights.
Quality Control
Forklift operators are in charge of quality control. They need to make sure that goods do not sustain damage during transportation inside the warehouse and orders are correct.
Safety Awareness
Lift truck operators must have good skills in both attention and awareness. Operators have to be very concerned with the safety of both employees and pedestrians. The driver should find the safest way to deal with challenges, like for instance navigating a steep surface with a cargo. The operator should determine the route which is the safest. A driver's training would include learning about the elements which may cause a lift truck to tip over. The operator must be extremely familiar with the safety ratings and design of the forklift unit that they are operating. A lift truck operator has to be sensitive to the need for breaks to prevent fatigue. Accidents connected to forklifts are more likely to happen when a driver is exhausted.