Forklift Driver (2nd Shift)

About the role

The Forklift Driver is responsible for operating the forklift in a safe manner. This position is a temporary to potential hire opportunity at Bay Cities, an Employee Owned Company.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift in a safe manner.
• Complete and document daily forklift inspection before and after each shift.
• Report any damages or required maintenance work orders to supervisor as needed for repairs.
• Deliver appropriate stock to machines before the start of the run and during the shift.
• Remove all finished goods from machines and conveyor lines.
• Maintain orderly, neat, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Record all stock material on computer and delivery receipt.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery safely at available capacity and speed.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Provide pallet counts, dimensions and weights as requested.
• Absorb and manage housekeeping by ensuring all scrap materials are taken to the baler as well as cleanliness and straightness of on hand stock and materials.
• Assist other forklift operators as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma/GED required.
• Ability to see and differentiate color.
• Use of computer skills.
• Strong organizational & communication skills: Writing, Speaking, Reading.
• Able to recommend and implement customer solutions to drive top and bottom-line improvement.
• Able to handle multiple projects within a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid Driver's License with DMV evidence of good driving record.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to manage multiple duties in a rapidly changing environment.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Reasoning Ability

The individual must have the ability to apply and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Capable to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

• Able to operate a sit-down propane forklift.
• Able to distinguish various paper flutes and grades.
• Able to type on a keyboard with speed and accuracy.
• Able to read tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.
• Able to understand equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Able to understand product layouts and production specifications.
• Able to meet quality standards.

Physical And Environmental Requirements

• Regularly stand, walk, talk and hear.
• Frequently use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Sit for extended period of time.
• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds utilizing the buddy system.
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
• Exposure to powered industrial trucks, heavy objects, conveyor systems, and machines including highly energized systems such as pneumatic and electrical systems.
• Exposure to chemicals, high heat items, and sharp objects.
• Uses pneumatic systems including air and water hoses.
• Must be able to adapt to a changing work environment.