Fork Lift / Tow Motor Operator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Opens containers.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area in a timely manner to assist production team in meeting production time lines.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist.

Qualifications

• Previous Fork Lift Operator experience desired.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment desired.

Certifications

• Must have a current Fork Lift Certification.
• May need a current Tow Motor License if involved in moving trucks on plant site.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• A great work ethic.
• Fosters a safe work environment at all times.
• Lives the Champion Operating Principles.