1st Shift Forklift Operator

Schedule

First Shift – Monday to Friday 6 am to 3:30 pm with overtime on Saturdays.

Summary

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift. Ensuring work in progress (WIP) is undamaged, and the staging area is maintained organized. Consistently bringing correct size, board‑grade stacks to machine centers to be ran.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate and care for the forklift in a safe manner; must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of the shift and when operating a new forklift, and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in the storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adhere to the daily production schedule.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and act as backup to the Shipping Lead.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: production data, machine operational status, safety data, and quality data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Preferred: Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.
• Possibility of receiving an in‑house certification after successfully passing the Lift Operator Exam.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or feel; reaches with hands and arms; and stoops, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to hot and/or humid as well as cold conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, louder‑than‑normal environments, and a high‑paced atmosphere.