Fork-Lift Operator - Tasks and specialisations
Kaitaraiwa Waka Uta
Tasks & duties
Fork-lift operators may do some or all of the following:
- carry out daily maintenance checks on the fork-lift
- operate the fork-lift in areas such as warehouses and at wharves
- position the lifting platform and pick up loads
- make sure loads are stable and safe
- drive the fork-lift to the unloading area
- deposit the loads on the floor, or stack the goods in piles or on shelves
- refuel the fork-lift
- move goods by hand
- issue packing slips
- fill in paperwork, such as delivery forms, and electronically record the movement of goods
- repack and distribute goods
- secure attachments to the forks to lift people or oddly shaped loads
- ensure their work area is free of oil spills.
Deb Carson picking up stock to put on a truck
Updated
September 2009
