Keith Taylor

• Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance and repairs on electrical equipment, including testing, troubleshooting, and replacing parts
• Installation: Installing electrical components and systems, including conduits and wire
• Blueprint reading: Interpreting blueprints, schematics, and plans
• Tool use: Operating equipment like man lifts and bucket trucks, and using a variety of tools and techniques
• Collaboration: Working with other electricians and service workers on large projects
• Communication: Communicating with clients, journeymen, and master electricians
• Math: Performing basic mathematical calculations, including algebra, geometry, and trigonometry
• Physical work: Lifting heavy equipment, working in confined spaces, and performing repetitive tasks

work with the YMCA staff to provide programs, services, and activities to participants - like youth sports coaches.

• Moving materialsUsing a forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, production lines, and loading docks.
• Loading and unloadingLoading and unloading products onto and off of trailers, rail cars, and cargo ships.
• Stacking and storingStacking loads in the correct storage bays and palletizing items.
• Maintaining equipmentPerforming regular maintenance on the forklift and other tools, and inspecting machinery to determine if repairs are needed.
• DocumentingCompleting forms, handling documentation, and maintaining production records.
• SafetyFollowing safety regulations and company guidelines, and ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods.
• Quality assuranceReporting product damage and shortages, and utilizing radio frequency (RF) scanning equipment to track inventory.

Forklift operators should be safety-conscious, have strong time management skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. They should also be physically fit, able to stand for long periods of time, and have strong hand-eye coordination.

With experience, forklift operators can progress into more senior roles such as team leader, supervisor, or construction manager.