§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

forklift operator

Forklift operators are responsible for operating forklifts to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.

Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

types of packaging used in industrial shipments

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

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

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain equipment use different communication channels execute vehicle maintenance act reliably use barcode scanning equipment shunt inbound loads use telescopic handlers use a warehouse management system monitor vehicle repairs

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)