Duties and Responsibilities of a Forklift Warehouse Operative: Loading and unloading vehicles carrying a variety of cargo using a forklift truck and other mechanical equipment, as well as performing manual handling. Candidates will be expected to use hand-held devices to locate and identify cargo. Process paperwork in accordance with requirements. Handling special cargo products Building and breaking pallets Manual handling Preparing and palletizing cargo as needed 8 hr shifts, 6 on 3 off, 5 earlies, 1 late