Forklift Lead

About the role

This position is responsible for leading and training Forklift Operators to perform all tasks involved in the movement of products. This position involves driving a powered industrial truck equipped with forklift, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Train and lead forklift operators to transport finished jobs or goods into correct areas
• Move pallets of goods for jobs in process to appropriate area as needed
• Place finished goods which are on a designated pallet to the correct location
• Accurately complete forklift operator’s checklist
• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
• Confer with managers to ensure coordination of other production lines
• Conduct a physical inventory of all corrugated materials by performing daily cycle counts
• Perform inventory audits on a daily basis or as needed
• Professional in attitude and performance and leadership of staff
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by moving empty pallets to a designated area
• Verify processes are being followed
• Conduct all line clearances and verify for accuracy
• Assign forklift drivers for set ups and daily job tasks
• Assist supervisors on the production floor/warehouse to maintain a safe work environment
• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisors/Managers

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Ability to pass certification to operate a forklift
• Stand-up forklift experience required
• Previous warehouse production experience preferred

Qualifications

• Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to effectively work in teams, and to lead, train, and direct a team
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
• Ability to consistently produce at a high level
• Ability to work with plant management for required results
• Perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job

Skills

• Safety sensitive position – ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to effectively work in teams, and to lead, train, and direct a team
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
• Ability to interpret written and verbal instructions
• Ability to consistently produce at a high level
• Ability to work with plant management for required results
• Perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job

Benefits

• The expected salary range for this position is $25.00/hour.
• This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short and Long term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is $25.00/hour.

Schedule

1st shift: Monday-Friday 6am-2:30pm