Forklift Operator

About the role

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team. Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging, and we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems, and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved
• Demonstrates the safe operation of a lift truck and possesses a valid tow motor license
• Moves materials from storage or work site to designated area
• Follows good housekeeping, and raw materials/supplies are placed properly on pallets
• Straps removed as needed
• Stacks finished product neatly in the warehouse with no damage and ensures good housekeeping practices as directed by the warehouse lead shippers
• Empties trash cans and dumpsters daily in respective departments
• Ensures that all forklift PM and battery change logs are filled out daily and that the equipment is in proper working condition
• Inspects the inside of truck trailers to ensure no damage or contamination prior to loading
• Pulls product, and loads trailers for shipment per shipping requirement
• Completes Shipping/Receiving Documentation where required
• Participates in the segregation and identification of non-conforming product
• Works with line personnel to ensure smooth flow of finished product
• Relieves personnel for breaks as required
• Covers opposite-shift vacations
• Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for the proper operation of the forklift
• Follows all known safety procedures for the safe handling of batteries during changes and charging
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment
• Upholds Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to meet the expectation of our customers
• Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Lift truck license required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to write simple correspondence and convey instructions or information
• Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide fractions
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and size
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee will be exposed to moving mechanical parts and will be required to work in a team setting, capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments.