Forklift Driver - Reach Truck

Job Description

Thank you in your interest in PPC Flex's job posting on Indeed. We are currently reviewing your application and will contact you if you meet our position requirements. Here are some more details about the job:

**Full Time Opportunity

**1st Shift (Mon. - Fri., 6:45a to 3p)

**3rd Shift (Sun. - Thurs., 10:45p to 7a)

**$19- $22/hr. based on experience

**Performance Based Raises and Bonuses after 1st 90 days

** Full benefits offered after 60 days, includes matching on 401K

**COME JOIN OUR TEAM!

**DESIRED SKILLS: Reach Truck experience is required, computer proficiency, attention to detail, basic math, pallet wrapping, good attendance is a MUST, inventory and RF scanner experience.

Responsibilities and Duties:

This job description and performance standard document has been prepared as a guide to ensure better communication and understanding. All responsibilities, however, have not been included, nor could they be. Your Supervisor/Manager may from time to time ask you to perform other related duties not specifically included in this description. Likewise, this description will be revised when required to meet current business needs.

Checks all tools and equipment at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure good housekeeping is maintained, documents housekeeping as required, and contacts Maintenance whenever equipment is not running properly. Completes preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment as assigned.

Assumes “ownership” of the warehouse area by removing clutter, properly labeling and moving materials in a timely manner, completing daily house-keeping activities, and assuring that daily scheduled cycle counts and appropriate adjustments are completed to guarantee material inventory accuracy. Maintains the “Five Second Rule” whereby anyone walking through the warehouse can tell in 5 seconds or less whether everything is in its proper place. As an ongoing goal, the area should always be “inspection-ready”.

Performs daily forklift inspection and documents findings on the “Daily Forklift Inspection Checklist”.

Carefully operates forklifts and other equipment in a safe manner to assure safety for everyone and avoid damage to materials, equipment and building assets. Any “near miss” or actual damage must be reported immediately to the Shift Leader or Plant Manager/ Operations Manager.

Works proactively and with a sense of urgency to insure that all machines within the facility are kept stocked with materials in support of the production schedule as well as properly returning and documenting materials to the warehouse when required. Alerts Warehouse Coordinator or Shift Leader immediately when scheduled materials have not yet been received or are not physically here. Minimizing machine down time due to lack of materials is a key goal of this position.

Labels all materials and accurately accounts for and documents all material movements to maintain our inventory and location accuracy.

Per the daily Cycle Count Schedule, performs and audits cycle counts and location transfer adjustments.

Wraps, bands, and secures materials to pallets for safe movement of materials.

Assists with monthly physical inventory.

Ensures that all responsibilities and functions performed are in accordance with company and quality procedures as set forth in the Personnel Handbook and the Quality Manual. Participates in quality programs and stays updated on changes to the Quality Manual.

Supports the company emphasis on teamwork and cooperation to achieve our goals by performing other duties as assigned including working in other departments from time to time and helping with periodic AIB cleanup issues.

Generates improvement ideas and embraces improvement projects to better the business.

Skills and Qualifications:

Detail-orientation required for completing required paperwork and information system’s inputs with a high degree of accuracy.

Previous material handling experience, forklift certification, and mechanical aptitude/experience is highly preferred.

Job experience in an industrial production environment with the related safety training is preferred.

Able to read and understand production schedule, and accept verbal direction to successfully complete procedures and assigned tasks.

Capable of performing mathematical calculations, properly using tape measures and micrometers, and performing material inspection procedures.

Flexibility in work assignments and priorities is required to address the dynamic needs of our customers and shifts in production requirements.

Good verbal and written communication skills required, and proven experience with effective teams and continuous improvement methods strongly preferred.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

Must be able to lift and ensure proper handling of items up to 75 pounds.

Must pass company forklift certification within reasonable time period.

Must be capable of standing for the duration of a work shift less breaks and lunch.

Must be capable and willing to work in excess of a normal workweek with notice, as outlined in the Personnel Handbook, as production demands dictate.

Must be able to distinguish and ensure product quality in a fast paced production environment.

Must be able to identify, prioritize, and meet multiple expectations for area of responsibility.

Must have the physical dexterity to bend, stand, flex, and reach as the position dictates.

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