responsibilities of a Forklift Driver
Forklift operators typically are employed in warehouses and factories. Their role is to move supplies and loads from one place to another. They should be trained to safely use the forklift controls. Specialized training is a requirement. Drivers should pass a drug test and have a background check.
Performing Checks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires that all forklift operators carry out a daily pre-shift lift truck check. Forklift operator training should consist of the proper performance of safety inspections to assure optimum functionality. An inspection must also be done at the end of every shift. Regular safety training must be undertaken on an annual basis.
Loading and Unloading
Forklift operators perform tasks related to loading and unloading materials in a safe and timely way. This responsibility also includes the organized stacking of supplies so they are accessible.
Weighing Materials
Weighing the materials that are to be moved can be part of the forklift driver's responsibilities.
Quality Control
The operator of the forklift will be in charge of quality control. They should make sure that goods do not sustain damage during transportation inside the warehouse and orders are correct.
Safety Awareness
Lift truck operators should have great skills in both awareness and attention. Operators have to be highly concerned with the safety of both employees and pedestrians. The driver would have to find the safest way to handle challenges, like for instance navigating a steep surface with a cargo. The operator will have to determine the route which is the safest. An operator's training would involve learning about the forces which might cause a lift truck to tip over. The operator should be really familiar with the design and safety ratings of the forklift unit which they are operating. A forklift operator must be sensitive to the need for breaks to avoid fatigue. Forklift accidents are more likely to happen when a driver is tired.