Industrial Truck Operator 11

About the role

Performs transportation assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods. Identifies and transports material to and from storage areas, cars, trucks, machines, and loading docks.

Responsibilities

• Identify many types, sizes, and labels of finished or in-process products, shipping material, or other processing materials.
• Familiarize self with productive capacity of machines or lines and work from schedule and change sheets to ensure correct and prompt delivery of items to proper destination.
• Use hand trucks, dollies, work savers, or similar powered vehicles.
• Use hand or automatic strapping equipment to replace or add strapping to loads.
• Handle and pile skids, pallets, or drums. Repile spilled loads of materials or product.
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant. Segregate, weigh, and record scrap for shipment.
• Record incoming and outgoing production and supplies.
• Load correct finished product into trailers. Insert and fill air bags to safeguard product. Install wood dunnage and material in trailers per loading specs.
• Receive incoming material to proper storage or use location, using lift truck or hand cart.
• Notify supervisor of recurring equipment malfunctions, discrepancies in shipments or receipts, delays, corrective actions taken, and poor-quality material or supplies.
• Operate equipment and assist production as directed.
• Make routine inspections of lift trucks to ensure proper servicing. Add lubrication and coolant as required or service batteries.
• Handle dock boards, packages, bracing, and strapping. Use tools for bracing trucks and cars.
• Perform quality inspections of outbound product, applicable documentation, and support to drivers/customers.
• Perform other Industrial Truck Operator duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Prior forklift experience required.
• 1-3 years of manufacturing/industrial experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Exposure to moderate-to-high noise levels.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Pay

The starting pay rate for this role is $23.99 per hour. Future increases are dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The company also offers a Success Share Bonus dependent on the plant meeting certain metrics and targets.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Apprenticeship programs.
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups.