Lifting-truck operators drive, operate and monitor lifting-truck or similar vehicle to transport, lift and stack pallets with goods.
Skill level:
Semi-skilled
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- Salary range for the majority of workers in Lifting truck operators - from $1,704 to $5,605 per month - 2024.
- A Lifting truck operators typically earns between $1,704 and $4,029 gross per month at the start of the job.
- After 5 years of service, this is between $1,780 and $4,442 per month for a working week of 40 hours.
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Tasks and duties
- Operating and monitoring lifting truck and similar equipment to load and unload, transport, lift and stack goods and pallets in terminals, harbours, warehouses, factories and other establishments
- Positioning lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids and boxes, and securing material or products for transport to designated areas
- Inspecting equipment to identify wear and damage
- Performing routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment
- Keeping records of work undertaken and breakdowns of vehicles
