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Forklift operator

Code 8344.1

Forklift operators are responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. They are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts. Moreover, they perform the filling of orders and check the accuracy of other orders.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • types of packaging used in industrial shipments

Skills and competences

  • store warehouse goods
  • stack empty pallets
  • apply company policies
  • apply techniques for stacking goods into containers
  • meet picking standards
  • carry out stock rotation
  • execute working instructions
  • estimate distances
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • match goods with appropriate packaging according to security procedures
  • lift heavy weights
  • operate forklift
  • operate warehouse materials
  • maintain warehouse database
  • operate package processing equipment
  • operate radio equipment
  • weigh materials
  • pick orders for dispatching
  • conduct forklift inspections
  • follow signalling instructions
  • follow verbal instructions
  • follow stock control instructions
  • follow work procedures
  • follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
  • monitor goods movement
  • transfer stock
  • transport dangerous goods

Transversal competences

  • maintain concentration for long periods
  • stay alert
  • prepare shipments in time
  • work in a logistics team

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences