Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Full-time, 1st shift Monday through Friday with overtime required when necessary, including some weekends. This is an hourly position with growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Work at a fast pace delivering stock and removing finished goods from machines.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form at the start of each shift; notify supervisor if repairs are needed.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete all necessary reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage by utilizing a computer-based inventory system.
• Adhere to daily production schedule. Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintain good housekeeping.
• Additional duties assigned as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a state-of-the-art, fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume, and rate; apply concepts of high school math.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities, product layouts, production specifications, quality standards, and quality specifications.
• May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally required to sit.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed 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.

Performance Measurements

• Operating standards: Meet or exceed standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity; standards set annually and communicated to the employee.
• Personal growth: Develop annual goals with superior; responsibility for professional growth lies with the individual.
• Employee relations: Evaluated on behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity: Evaluated on participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plans.
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, FSA, pre-paid legal, and identity theft protection; benefit eligible within one month of hire.
• 401(k) with a company match after 90 days.
• Wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• No waiting period on 9 paid holidays annually.
• Paid vacation days after 6 months.