Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
What is a Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators?
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators are skilled professionals responsible for operating heavy machinery such as forklifts, tractors, and other industrial vehicles. These operators work primarily in warehouses, distribution centers, construction sites, and manufacturing facilities, where they are tasked with transporting materials, loading and unloading goods, and ensuring that products are efficiently moved within the workspace. They must have a thorough understanding of safety protocols and regulations to prevent accidents and ensure a safe working environment. Often working in a physically demanding job, Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators must be able to effectively navigate tight spaces and operate equipment in varied conditions. Attention to detail and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential for success in this role. Additionally, many employers require operators to possess proper certification, which indicates that they have received adequate training on the specific types of vehicles they operate.
Tasks
- Move levers or controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams with swivel-hooks, hoists, or elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, or stack material.
- Move controls to drive gasoline- or electric-powered trucks, cars, or tractors and transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles.
- Position lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, or boxes and secure material or products for transport to designated areas.
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
-
Inventory management software
- Argos Enterprise WMS
- BarControl WMS
- Inventory management systems
- Blue Yonder Warehouse Management
-
Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software
- Infor Supply Chain Management
- Symphony RetailAI
- Warehouse management system WMS
- Electronic mail software
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Tools Used
- Forklifts
- Forklift or elevator accessories or supplies
- Cargo handling equipment
- Lifts
- Cargo trucks
Knowledge
-
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills
-
Operation and Control
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
-
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
-
Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
-
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
-
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Abilities
-
Control Precision
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
-
Multilimb Coordination
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
-
Far Vision
The ability to see details at a distance.
-
Response Orientation
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
-
Manual Dexterity
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
-
High school diploma or equivalent
or: GED, High School Equivalency Certificate
-
Less than high school diploma
-
Some college, no degree
Work Activities
-
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
-
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
-
Handling and Moving Objects
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
-
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
-
Performing General Physical Activities
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Detailed Work Activities
- Operate cranes, hoists, or other moving or lifting equipment.
- Operate vehicles or material-moving equipment.
- Load shipments, belongings, or materials.
- Position material handling equipment.
- Secure cargo.
Work Interests
-
Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
-
Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$35260.0 - $59860.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.