Generally work a set schedule. May work regular business hours.
Most work about 40 hours per week.
May work morning or night shifts in factories and warehouses.
Forklift Operators will:
Often wear safety gear such as hard hats and gloves
Have a low level of social interaction
Forklift Operators will frequently:
Use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Bend or twist their body.
Stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
Repeat movements over and over.
It is important that Forklift Operators be able to:
Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
Determine the distance between objects.
Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
Use hands or fingers to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
See details of objects whether they are nearby or far away.
Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
While looking forward, see objects or movements that are off to the side.
Speak clearly so listeners can understand.
Understand the speech of another person.
Move arms and legs quickly.
Coordinate movement of several parts of the body, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving.
See objects in very low light.
