Forklift Operator

About the role

Operate a fork truck in a manufacturing/warehouse environment to safely load outbound trucks, unload incoming materials used in our process, and move various materials including pallets, raw material, finished goods, containers (units), small parts, etc.

• Operate multiple sizes of fork trucks depending on job
• Load and unload vans, flatbeds, and containers in a timely and quality-minded manner
• Understand warehouse operations along with material storage locations, products, and processes
• Utilize scan guns or computer systems accurately to facilitate material movement
• Work as a team to meet goals of the Shipping department and the organization
• Perform all tasks associated with maintaining a clean and safe plant and warehouse
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems during day-to-day production; understand escalation process and react accordingly and in a timely fashion
• Effectively communicate with co-workers at all levels regarding daily production; utilize radio and appropriately communicate when needed
• Responsible for the visual inspection of all products being moved and/or loaded/unloaded onto outbound trucks and notifying Supervisor or appropriate personnel of any damage
• Work closely with all team members, supervisors, and leadership to identify, report, and correct existing or potential quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost-reduction initiatives

Requirements

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines
• Flexibility in duties, analytical skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptionally self-motivated and directed, organized, with keen attention to detail
• Ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple environmental conditions (hot, cold, dirty, etc.)
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses
• Availability for on-call and periodic overtime
• Ability to frequently bend, lift (minimum 50 lbs unassisted), sit or stand for extended periods, kneel, and move for extended periods
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize appropriate equipment and tools
• Minimum 1 year of experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Previous experience operating a Fork Truck preferred

Benefits

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• Highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid life and short & long-term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness, and accident plans for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses, and company-provided tools