Day two - forklift training, no trainer?

Had an extra long day today. Supervisor called in so instead of traing forklift station today, i was responsible for sweeping out trucks, stacking pallets, and weighing material for rags..warehouse work is fun, but my hip hurts . Oh getting old but luv what i do..

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Thrust · 56-60, M Best Comment

Had to take a 2 day training course with the lift. I can only imagine the disasters the 3 Stooges would create with one 😁

It was fun driving around in it

CloudAngel80 · 41-45, F

@Thrust hahaha nice!

SlapHappy · 36-40, M

If you like what you do keep doing it. Think of it as getting paid to work out as a bonus of sorts. Use good body mechanics & ask coworkers for help when needed or advice on how to best do the job. I am not sure how long you're been working there but so far you seem to find it satisfying.

CloudAngel80 · 41-45, F

@SlapHappy been 5 yrs ive worked here, but 2nd day with forklift. I was doing the cut materials and shipping or handeling. 6 months on that job particularly.

hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M

I sent a guy to just such a course 3 times before an instructor showed up. My guy had forklift training on a standard forklift but needed an extra course so he could run a narrow aisle forklift. Today I had him running a variable reach forklift and ignored the fact that he didn't have a ticket to run one.

CloudAngel80 · 41-45, F

@hippyjoe1955 RISK taker? Haha. I think the men at my job don't like me doing their job, cuz i did better lol

hippyjoe1955 · 70-79, M

@CloudAngel80 I have a number of women that run forklift on my jobs. Some of them are really good at it (like the men) and some are very bad at it (like the men)

CloudAngel80 · 41-45, F

@hippyjoe1955 yeah i feel ya, im the ONLY woman on machines or heavy equipment. I was told im a lesser vessel, nope. Just cuz i got less...Dont mean im worthless. I can value myself.

onrealityofdreams · M

So it wasn't the most productive of days but as you said you love what you're doing.

CloudAngel80 · 41-45, F

@onrealityofdreams everyday seems worth it tho!

onrealityofdreams · M

@CloudAngel80 That's what matters.

SlapHappy · 36-40, M

Sorry I just reread & saw it was day 2 ...it will get easier & better

AnnaWasHere · 22-25, FNew

Try for the office. Surely they have one.

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