Forklift Operator - Aerospace

Role

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15): An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, orAn individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), orAn individual who is granted status as a "protected person".

Responsibilities

• Loading and unloading materials in a manufacturing setting
• Transporting material scrap to designated location(s)
• Transporting materials to different locations within the facility
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation
• Inspecting for damages to vehicles
• Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs
• Performing general clean-up tasks to keep work area clean and free of excess debris
• Operating and managing technical equipment
• Identifying workplace safety hazards
• Adhering to safety management standards
• Adhering to production schedules

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED
• Previous forklift experience required
• Valid forklift certification (Accurus Provided)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Mathematical aptitude
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a combination of locations including office and the manufacturing shop environment where working conditions vary significantly
• Mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include eye and hand protection, safety footwear, and hearing protection
• The Employee Will Be Exposed To:
• Excessive noise (regularly)
• Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (regularly)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, complex machining centers and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (occasionally)