Forklift Operator

About the role

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining a forklift to ensure safe and efficient movement of materials within the manufacturing facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for the forklift in a safe manner.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Absorb additional duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to apply concepts of high school math.

Skills

• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities.
• Product layouts and production specifications.
• Product quality specifications.
• Quality standards.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$20.30 per hour + $0.50 shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift.

Schedule

2nd and 3rd shifts.