Forklift Operator

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Move product/skids with a hand jack, motorized Raymond (Big Joe) lift, or Forklift (training provided).
• Servicing of press and finishing machines to move product throughout the plant.
• Maintain accurate inventory of products with the use of an onboard PC and RF bar coding system.
• Loading and unloading of finished products and materials from semi-trailers and auto-wrapper using a forklift.
• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Effectively communicate with team members.
• Follow all clean-up and housekeeping procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Strong computer skills preferred.
• Prior forklift experience where 75% or more of your day is spent on a forklift.
• Factory, Manufacturing, Warehousing, Shipping, or other work experience where mechanical or handwork was necessary is preferred, such as laborer, machinist, assembly, bindery, mechanic, warehouse, etc.
• Printing, Finishing (Bindery), or Warehouse experience is preferred.
• Able to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Able to read, understand, and follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Good math skills.
• The ability to use repetitive hand/wrist movement.
• Able to multi-task and prioritize job needs.
• Able to be a team player in a fast-paced, detail-orientated production environment.
• Able to follow instructions and work independently.