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 equipment utilization 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 confidentiality, privacy standards, and company policies, including HIPAA and state or federal regulations.

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 to prevent injury to others and promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to use warehouse scanners.
• Attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Able to complete tasks requiring speed or productivity quotas.
• Able 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

• Noise level 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 driver’s license.