Forklift Operator, Utility

Responsibilities

• Safely maneuver motorized material handling equipment in accordance with company health and safety regulations.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and used in accordance with company health and safety regulations and reports service requests as needed.
• Ensure equipment is properly positioned before turning it on and off or loading and unloading it.
• Safely select product with higher degree of accuracy.
• Follow direction of department leader(s).
• Collaborate with team members to achieve department goals.
• Efficiently move and load product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
• Perform routine inspection of work area to ensure sites are kept clean and safe.
• Properly follow company and OSHA safety procedures.
• Bring problems to the attention of the Supervisor, Safety or HR.
• Follow Daily Procedures & Protocols as set forth in job orientations and trainings.
• Attend meeting and refresher courses to ensure responsible equipment operation.
• Work in other departments as needed.
• Perform General Laborer tasks as required.
• Participate daily with general housekeeping of warehouse and work area.
• Perform routine inspections of product as needed
• Operation of drum cleaning equipment

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to forklift operations.
• Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g. constant use of protective gear).
• Ability to read and understand packaging and shipping documents.
• Ability to read a tape measure and capability to read a vernier caliper.
• Sit for extended period of times.
• Stand for extended periods, walk and reach with hands or arms.
• Occasionally stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• Lift up to fifty (50) pounds occasionally.
• Use hands and fingers to handle, touch or manipulate items.
• Demonstrate good judgement and asks questions as needed.
• Attentive to detail and alert at all times to ensure safety.
• Stoop, reach, kneel, twist, and walk while handling cases of product.
• Have vision abilities to include proximate vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalency. Metals experience preferred, not required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Three years of manufacturing experience or heavy labor experience.