Forklift II

About the role

Forte is seeking dedicated production and manufacturing workers who are committed to excellence in safety, quality, customer service, and contributing to a positive, productive team environment. As a forklift operator, you will ensure materials and products are in the right place to maximize efficiency while maintaining the highest safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to lift, pull, and push materials onto forks from elevated heights, navigating throughout the plant, including populated and confined areas.
• Perform safety procedures, including wearing and securing a harness.
• Read and interpret schedules and tickets.
• Use measuring tape (precision to 1/16th of an inch).
• Work and maneuver at elevated heights up to 20 feet.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Transport raw materials to production workstations.
• Inspect machinery to determine repair needs and perform regular maintenance to ensure safety.
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines.
• Maintain a safe and orderly facility environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a forklift operator.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Valid forklift certification preferred.
• Preferably one year of experience in a manufacturing setting in a similar role.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

• Depth perception required.
• Climbing on and off the lift.
• Continuous exposure to jarring and driving over uneven pavement.
• Constantly getting on/off the lift truck to manually lift, slide, or flip door skins (up to 50 lbs.), involving bending, lifting, and twisting.
• Picking up materials and disposing of them as necessary.