2nd Shift Forklift Operator

About the role

As a Production Forklift Operator you are responsible for assuring that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency. You are expected to operate a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety.

Responsibilities

• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Transport raw materials, resin and supplies to production workstations
• Verify packaging labels are correct with the Work Order posted at the Operator stand and label finished products pallets
• Place finished goods to proper staging aisle in the warehouse
• Visually inspect forklifts for damages or hydraulic leaks, verify horn is in good working condition and the backup audible alarm is working before the start of every shift
• Drain material from machine hoppers, weigh box and return to materials area
• Weigh and scale finished product pallets, materials, resins that are being returned to warehouse
• Comply with company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Reports to shift supervisor
• Some duties may be removed at any time and new duties may be added as GTI continues to grow

Requirements

• Bilingual (English & Spanish) is a plus
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Experience operating a sit down forklift
• Must be able to pass our forklift training certification (driving and written)
• Must be able to identify material
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must have your own reliable transportation
• Must be authorized to work in the United States
• Must be flexible and able to work extended shifts and/or weekends

Schedule

Monday - Friday (may have to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed); 2nd Shift Hours: 2:45 pm to 11:15 pm

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of the job, the employee may be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.