Responsibilities of a Forklift Driver
Forklift operators are employed in warehouses and factories to move supplies from one location to another. Drivers need particular training, that is usually provided by the workplace. Potential drivers should be able to pass both a drug test and a background check.
Daily Inspections
A forklift operator's duties comprise carrying out daily safety and functionality inspections. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration mandates that all types of forklifts be inspected prior to using them. The driver should check the forklift once more after the shift. Yearly safety training is a very vital part of a forklift operator's job description.
Loading and Unloading
Forklift operators make use of controls on the forklift to unload and load materials and to stack stuff effectively and in a timely method.
Weighing Materials
A forklift operator's duties consist of weighing the materials they are moving, and logging the weights.
Quality Control
Quality control is one more vital part of the forklift driver's job. This includes making sure that orders are correct and making sure the materials do not sustain damage while moving them.
Battery Maintenance and Care
Caring for the forklift battery helps ensure a long life span for the unit. Care and maintenance procedures consist of checking the level of water within the forklift battery roughly every five charge cycles, filling the cell to just over the visible protector, being careful not to overflow the water, and cleaning up any spills. Once a forklift battery is charging, never interrupt the cycle.
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
Personal Protective Equipment is required when doing work on the battery, like checks of water levels. Both hand protection and eye protection should be worn, and an acid spill kit and a fire extinguisher must be available. Forklift drivers should always observe safety regulations. The charging place must be kept clear of open flame and ventilated.