Deep Reach Forklift Driver

As a Deep Reach Forklift Driver at Aerotek, your responsibilities will include transferring and stocking pallets, skids, boxes, raw materials, and finished products to designated locations. You'll receive and verify shipments, perform inventory counts, and maintain accurate records of stock movements. Operating the forklift safely and keeping your workspace clean are also crucial parts of your job.

To excel as a Deep Reach Forklift Driver at Aerotek, you should have experience operating a stand-up reach forklift, preferably a Raymond brand. Additionally, you need to be able to pick orders and work efficiently in narrow aisles. Experience in managing high racks and double racks is also beneficial, along with the capability to work off the lift.

The work environment for a Deep Reach Forklift Driver at Aerotek is fast-paced and focused on warehouse and distribution tasks. You will be required to adhere to safety protocols while maintaining an organized and clean workspace, contributing to both efficiency and safety in operations.

The Deep Reach Forklift Driver role at Aerotek is listed as a Contract to Hire position. This means that while you will start on a contract basis, there is a potential for permanent employment should you prove to be a valuable asset to the team.

Aerotek offers a competitive benefits package for Deep Reach Forklift Drivers, which includes weekly pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, life insurance, and employee assistance programs. They also provide employee discounts, making this role not just about work but about wellbeing.

When answering this question, it’s important to demonstrate your knowledge of safety practices. Talk about using seat belts, checking surroundings before moving, ensuring the load is secure, and following guidelines for safe maneuvering in narrow spaces.

Focus on your past responsibilities involving tracking inventory, logging movements, and performing stock counts. Mention any specific inventory systems you've used and how accurate documentation has impacted your previous roles.

Highlight your ability to assess urgency, communicate effectively with team members, and manage time efficiently. Provide examples of how you've handled competing demands in the past while maintaining safety and efficiency.

Discuss routine checks you perform on the equipment, such as cleaning the fork and reports of any malfunctions. Explain how keeping the lift clean helps in maintaining safety and efficiency.

Share a specific scenario where you encountered something difficult, such as tight spaces or unexpected obstacles. Focus on how you assessed the situation and took appropriate action to maintain safety and complete the task.

Talk about your familiarity with the forklift's capabilities in tight spaces, steering techniques you employ, and any safety practices you follow to ensure efficient movement without jeopardizing safety.

Explain your process for checking incoming goods against packing lists, stressing the importance of attention to detail. Mention how you correctly log discrepancies and communicate with supervisors as part of the verification process.

Share your comfort level and previous instances with high stacking, specifically how you've managed to retrieve items safely from high racks while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Discuss how you promote safety among your colleagues, adhere to safety protocols, and participate in training sessions. Mention that you identify and report safety hazards proactively.

Talk about your passion for logistics and operations, how you enjoy being part of a team, and your appreciation for a fast-paced work environment that values safety and teamwork.