responsibilities of a Forklift Driver
Lift truck operators normally are employed in warehouses and factories. Their role is to move supplies and loads from one location to another. They should be taught to safely operate the forklift controls. Specialized training is a prerequisite. Drivers should have a background check and pass a drug test.
Performing Checks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that all forklift drivers perform a daily pre-shift forklift check. Forklift driver training should comprise the correct performance of safety checks to assure optimum functionality. An inspection should also be done at the end of every shift. Regular safety training must be undertaken on a yearly basis.
Unloading and Loading
Forklift drivers perform tasks related to unloading and loading materials in a safe and timely method. This job also involves the stacking of materials in an organized way so they are accessible.
Weighing Supplies
The duties of a lift truck operator can include weighing the supplies which are being transported and recording the weights.
Quality Control
The operator of the lift truck would be in charge of quality control. They must make certain orders are accurate and that goods do not sustain damage during transportation in the warehouse.
Safety Awareness
Lift truck drivers should have good skills in both awareness and attention. Drivers have to be very concerned with the safety of employees and pedestrians. The operator must find the safest way to handle difficulties, like navigating a steep surface with a cargo. The driver must determine the route which is the safest. A driver's training would involve learning about the elements that can cause a forklift to tip over. The operator has to be very familiar with the safety ratings and design of the forklift unit that they are utilizing. A lift truck operator must be sensitive to the need for breaks to prevent exhaustion. Forklift accidents are more likely to occur when a driver is exhausted.
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