Forklift Operator

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for forklifts in a safe manner; must be qualified to properly operate the equipment.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of each shift and when operating a new forklift; submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of each run and adhere to the daily production schedule.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Deliver appropriate stock to machines safely and on time.
• Complete necessary paperwork and reports accurately and timely, including production data, machine operational status, safety data, and quality data.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Perform special projects and assignments as business needs dictate.
• Maintain confidentiality and control of all personally identifiable information or other protected data in compliance with company policies and regulations, including HIPAA.

Requirements

• Three years of forklift experience required.
• Manufacturing experience preferred; prior work in the corrugated industry is a plus.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Working knowledge of equipment design, capabilities, layouts, production specifications, and product quality specifications.
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of attention to prevent injury and promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to use warehouse scanners.
• Attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Ability to complete tasks under speed or productivity quotas.
• Ability to adhere to process protocols and apply them in a timely manner.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle or feel.
• Frequently required to talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
• Must regularly lift materials (specific weight not stated).
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Noise level is usually loud.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasional exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibrations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Required to maintain a current forklift license.