responsibilities of a Forklift Driver
The most common area for forklift drivers to be employed are in warehouses and factories. Their tasks would include the lifting and transporting of supplies and goods from one area to another. They must be taught to safely use the lift truck controls. Specialized training is a prerequisite. Drivers must pass a drug test and have a background check.
Performing Inspections
HRSDC and OSHA both require lift truck drivers to carry out daily and pre-shift checks. Forklift operator training must comprise the correct performance of safety checks to assure optimum functionality. An inspection must also be done at the end of each shift. Regular safety training must be undertaken each and every year.
Unloading and Loading
Forklift operators perform tasks related to unloading and loading materials in a timely and safe method. This job also involves the organized stacking of goods so they are accessible.
Weighing Materials
Weighing the materials that are to be transported can be part of the forklift operator's responsibilities.
Quality Control
The driver of the lift truck would be in charge of quality control. They have to make sure that goods do not sustain damage during transportation in the warehouse and orders are accurate.
Safety Awareness
A responsible lift truck driver must have excellent skills in attention and awareness to safety. Drivers must exhibit a high level of concern for the safety of both employees and pedestrians. The driver must find the safest way to handle challenges, like navigating a steep surface with a cargo. The operator would need to determine the route which is the safest. An operator's training will involve learning about the elements that could cause a forklift to tip over. The driver must be very familiar with the safety ratings and design of the forklift unit that they are operating. A forklift 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.