Forklift Operator

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• 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.
• Adhere to daily production schedule; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Complete assigned forms and reports accurately and timely, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Perform special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Maintain, create, and control all personally identifiable information or other information protected by confidentiality or privacy standards or company policies that you have access or knowledge of, including state or federal regulations such as HIPAA.
• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
• Note: This job description is not exhaustive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• 0-2 years of corrugated packaging or general manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience required.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can translate into efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of layouts, production specifications, and product quality specifications.
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Ability to use warehouse scanners.
• Must be able to complete tasks that require a particular speed or productivity quota.
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol and apply established protocols in a timely manner.
• Physical demands: regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel; frequently required to talk or hear; occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; must regularly lift up to 50 lbs; vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: noise level usually loud; regular exposure to moving mechanical parts; frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations.
• Must maintain a valid Forklift License.
• Must maintain a valid State ID.

Skills

• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.