Forklift Operator

About the Role

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, 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 the start of shift and when operating a new forklift; turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and 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, and Quality Data.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Handle special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Responsible for the maintenance, creation, and control of all personally identifiable information or any other protected information in compliance with company policies and regulations (e.g., HIPAA).

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 to translate into efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of layouts, production specifications, and product quality specifications.
• Excellent team-building and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to use warehouse scanners.
• Attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Ability to complete tasks requiring a particular speed or productivity quota.
• Ability to adhere to process protocol and apply established protocols 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 up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is 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, and vibrations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Required to maintain a valid Forklift License.
• Required to maintain a valid State ID.

Other duties may be assigned as needed. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.