NKPD code: 8344
Lifting truck operators drive, operate and monitor equipment for transporting, lifting and stacking pallets of goods. Lifting truck operators perform the following main tasks: • operating and monitoring lifting trucks for loading, unloading, transporting, lifting and stacking goods and pallets at stations, ports, warehouses, factories and similar places; • positioning lifting devices under, over or beside loaded pallets and platforms, and ensuring safe transport of materials or products; • inspecting equipment for wear and damage; • performing routine equipment maintenance; • keeping logs of work performed and equipment faults. Examples of occupations in this unit group: – Driver, forklift truck – Driver, electric truck – Driver (operator), open platform with lifting device