Forklift Operator

About the role

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Responsibilities

This position is primarily responsible for the movement of raw and finished materials through the various phases of production.

• Observance of all safety rules and policies maintained by the company
• Maintenance of raw material inventory
• Coordination of necessary paperwork at the time of material receipt
• Movement of raw material through the production area
• Movement of product through production area
• Movement of completed product from production area to holding area
• Rotation of position into production team structure as necessary

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Lift truck operator’s license preferred (training available)

Competencies

• Must be able to work as a part of a team to achieve the company’s overall goals
• Must demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills (English)
• Must be able to read and process written communication including, but not limited to, work orders, delivery receipts, frame prints, and measurements
• Must be able to meet production goals and time deadlines for company projects
• Must be able to work with minimum supervision
• Must be able to operate a Lift Truck
• Must be able to operate appropriate equipment including radios, stabilization devices, tape measures, etc.
• Must be able to physically lift and maneuver weights in excess of fifty pounds
• Must be highly organized
• Must possess successful problem-solving skills
• Must be able to exhibit tact and diplomacy and maintain professional relationships with leaders, fellow team members, customers, etc.
• Must be able to work under physically and mentally stressful situations
• Must be able to deal with climate extremes (temperature, precipitation, etc.)
• Must be able to prioritize and easily adapt to changes through the day

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling. The team member may have to lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires Personal Protective Equipment.

Benefits

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more
• Fair and competitive compensation
• Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow
• Holiday, personal and vacation days