Any fork lift drivers on the ot?

just got hired, they're starting me out on the spork lift

I remember my first job.

I delivered furniture and moved stuff in the warehouse.

we didn't have a forklift

I manage a warehouse and hear those type of complaints all the time from new hires. My advice would be to read up on the best ergonomic practices and try to keep the best posture possible.

But to your question yeah eventually you get used to it.

Yuck

Like anyone here would admit it if they were.

Get a back brace. You can wear them under your shirt. It will force you to keep the right posture.

On a serious note, if you stay on that lift jumping dockboards all day it's gonna lead to lower back surgery eventually.

I was not solely a forklift operator, but I did operate a forklift at my last job.

I know what you mean. The only thing I can tell you is there will probably be people trying to get you to do unsafe and impractical things. frick them. Your safety and longevity is more important than someone else's needs.

You need to get a good back brace. More than likely your company would pay for it if you mention that you think it would help prevent any type of injury and lead to higher production. Mention something about safety these days and you are good to go.

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But no, I don't get paid for grunt work

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You make me .... you're an internet baller.