Forklift Drivers

What the job involves

• Operating controls to align forklifts and raise and lower forks to stack and unstack items in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
• Operating forklifts which run on rails or use electronic guidance systems to control movements in narrow aisles
• Transporting goods to designated areas in warehouses, factories, timber yards and shipping terminals
• Ensuring goods are stored in correct areas so that they can be easily located when orders are made up
• Monitoring equipment operation visually through gauges and instruments and through computerised monitoring equipment
• Inspecting and controlling equipment to identify wear and damage
• Servicing and performing minor repairs and adjustments to forklifts
• May operate specialised trucks to carry items beneath elevated frames

Key values of workers in Forklift Drivers

• Support

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

• Independence

  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

• Working Conditions

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

• Achievement

  Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

• Recognition

  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Forklift Drivers

• Operations Monitoring

  Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

• Coordination

  Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

• Equipment Maintenance

  Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

• Troubleshooting

  Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

• Time Management

  Managing one's own time and the time of others.