Job Summary:

The Supervisor of Forklift Services will oversee and coordinate forklift truck services for the operational and service departments of the facility.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Interviews and hires forklift truck operators and coordinates their training.
• Oversees the daily workflow, shift assignments, and staffing of the forklift services and repair department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Reviews daily production schedules to forecast forklift truck operator needs.
• Prepares and distributes operator assignments based on daily production schedules.
• Coordinates with supervisors in receiving, shipping, and warehouse departments to provide additional, timely forklift operation services.
• Routinely observes forklift operation throughout facility for safety and adherence to performance standards.
• Ensures that drivers complete all required preoperational checks and post-shift reports.
• Schedules and/or arranges for maintenance and repair of forklift trucks.
• Maintains inventory of forklift parts and supplies.
• Requests and facilitates purchase of additional and replacement forklift trucks to meet the operational needs of the facility.
• Leads periodic safety meetings; ensures compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and policies.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of forklift truck operations, procedure, and policies.
• Basic computer skills to maintain inventory and reports.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade school training preferred.
• Mechanic training preferred.
• Experience as a forklift truck driver with a clean operation record required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• 20/20 corrected vision and normal hearing range.
• Good eye/hand coordination and good motor skills.