Forklift Operator - Department of Veteran Affairs

The Forklift Operator operates a manually controlled gasoline, electric or liquid propane gas powered forklift to transport goods and materials of all kinds within a warehouse. The Forklift Operator will operate forklifts or other warehouse powered and manual equipment to offload and load conveyances, move pallets, containers, boxes and equipment to staging areas for breakout and sorting, and move items to storage locations for storing or for packing and shipment to other medical facilities or to customers. When driving not required, forklift operators will perform other warehouse material handling duties assigned by the shift lead, or be assigned to drive government sedans and pickup trucks to perform mail pickup or delivery of items within the local area. Health benefits along with paid time off and paid federal holidays are included.Knowledge Skills and Abilities RequiredCandidate must demonstrate capability to perform material handling duties in warehouse operationsAbility and licensed to drive and operate pickup trucks, Material Handling and Warehouse EquipmentKnowledge of warehouse processes, procedures and functionsSupport functions relative to packaging and shipment of mail, parcel and suppliesAbility to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.Ability to fill out basic forms to include accountability of transactionsAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English.Minimum Job RequirementsMust undergo an employee background checkMust have as a minimum a high school diplomaMust have a minimum of (2) years of supply inventory management experience.Must be knowledgeable of supply operations to include shipping and receiving functions.Forklift CertifiedLicensed to drive/operate Government owned sedans and pickup trucksAs we are a federal contractor, COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for employment. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for medical or religious reasons.

Created: 2024-11-04