Paint Lift Truck Driver

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Forklift Driver to join our team. The Forklift Driver is a safety-sensitive position responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial vehicles to transport materials throughout the facility.

Responsibilities

• Continuously sit while driving and operating a forklift during shift.
• Safely transport materials throughout the facility using powered industrial vehicles.
• Empty trash dumpsters using a forklift.
• Work both indoors and outdoors moving product; may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.
• Occasionally climb in and out of forklift (20-inch first step, 10-inch second step).
• Use both hands for safe forklift operation, including steering and right-hand lever controls; constant right-foot pedal use required.
• Maintain full range of motion of neck and spine to look behind while reversing and to look up and down when moving product.
• Change a 45-pound propane cylinder mounted up to 50 inches high on the forklift once per shift.
• Operate forklifts during all shifts, including nights; must be able to see clearly in low-light or dark conditions.
• Meet visual requirement of 20/40 vision with correction.
• Maintain certification in forklift.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Must be able to demonstrate understanding health and safety compliance training programs and departmental work instructions that are written in English.
• Use of basic hand tools such as wrenches and pliers.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Demands

• Must wear safety toe boots, hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety vest.
• Must be able to use both hands for safe operation of forklift. Steering wheel with levers controlled by right hand. Constant pedaling with right foot.
• Operator must have full range of motion of the neck and spine so that operator can look behind forklift while driving backwards and look up and down with moving products.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

What Our Employees Have to Say

"It engages you professionally, and provides learning opportunities."

"Lots of growth opportunity."

"The company's young enough to be exciting, but old enough to be stable."

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

Company Information

• Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.”
• A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.

About the Role

• The Forklift Driver is a safety-sensitive position responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial vehicles to transport materials throughout the facility.
• This role requires continuous equipment operation, strict adherence to safety standards, and the ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments under varying conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation time.

Schedule

Shift is 8 hours. May work overtime up to 10-12 hours. Two 10-minute breaks/shift and 20-minute meal break. Employees get paid the entire time they are clocked in and do not clock out for breaks, if taken on campus!

Pay

Starting Pay Rate: $22.00(after 90 days $22.50, after 6 months $23.00)

Guardian West is not a climate-controlled facility.

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