Duties And Responsibilities:

Reporting directly to the Production Supervisor, the Forklift Operator responsibilities would include, but not be limited to, the following:  

• Ensure safe operating practices;
• Move controls, levers, and devices to drive industrial forklifts to transport materials; between loading, unloading, processing and storage areas;
• Organize and secure materials where loads of materials and pallets are stored;
• Able to read and understand pallet tickets and date codes and production schedules;
• Perform routine pre and post inspections on forklift equipment to ensure forklift equipment is operating well;
• Manually load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices;
• Wraps loads as needed;
• Complete forklift operator training annually, provided by Company.

*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Job Requirements

• 2+ years forklift driver experience in manufacturing environment
• Must be qualified as to visual, auditory, physical, and mental ability to operate the equipment safely
• Must be able to work any shift and weekends as this position may have mandatory overtime to meet business needs.
• Understands equipment needs and modifications.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with other team members.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to establish and maintain a high level of organization and quality.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Familiarization with quality standards and line processes.

Preferred Requirements

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of all OSHA related training in a manufacturing environment.
• 6S Training

 Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands and arms, and may be required to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl 
• The associate may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for 8-12 hour shifts

 Working Conditions

• Generally works in a plant environment
• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be exposed to light lifting, warehouse forklift traffic

• Production noise level is frequently loud