Forklift Operator

About the role

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries, and move them to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for forklifts in a safe manner, ensuring proper qualification and certification.
• Complete and document forklift inspection forms before the start of each shift and when operating a new forklift; submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of each run and deliver appropriate stock to machines safely and on time.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Complete necessary paperwork and reports accurately and in a timely manner, including production data, machine operational status, safety data, and quality data.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adhere to the daily production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing schedules to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Forklift certification per OSHA standards (must maintain a current Forklift Operator License).
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel for extended periods.
• Frequent requirement to talk or hear.
• Occasional requirement to reach with hands and arms.
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment is an asset.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator preferred.
• Knowledge of product quality specifications and equipment design to ensure efficient operation.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet and humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and vibration.
• Loud noise levels in the work environment.