Job Description
Description:
Summary
The forklift operator will be responsible for off-loading and relocating of products and materials to designated areas as efficiently and timely as possible. Safety is top priority, the role requires constant awareness of work environment, surroundings, and adherence to OSHA regulations, and company policies. Forklift operator will sort, organize, conduct preventive maintenance, and post maintenance of equipment, adhere to forklift operator safety protocols, and report any mishaps or variance of products immediately to management. Maintains and accounts materials (cargo, gaylords, pallets, bins, etc.) on hand, staged areas and oversee deliveries. In addition, the operator must communicate daily and collaborate with team to achieve departmental goals.
What We Offer:
Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as FSA options. 401k with employer matching, PTO, free lunch on weekdays and growth opportunities.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Maneuvering forklifts safely in busy industrial environments
Safely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or pallets
Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
Ensuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructions
Regularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damages
Using industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transport
Keeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating procedures
Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency / Preferences
At least 1 year forklift experience in a manufacturing setting
Preferred experience in sit-down, stand-up forklift industrial trucks in warehouse, storage yards, construction sites or manufacturing and other company sites
Experience in moving of materials of various loads, large, small, or cumbersome items to pallets and safely transfer to designated areas or as instructed by supervisor
Familiarity with continuous improvement processes, 5S / lean manufacturing concepts, shift change / task handoff, OSHA safety protocols, GMPs, PPEs
Conditions of Employment
Must pass background check, drug test, and I-9 verification
Must be able to work outside of regular work schedule as required
Must attend and pass company forklift safety training program
Physical Tasks Reference & Minimal Requirements
Must be physically able to operate, pm, and troubleshoot forklift which will include crouching, kneeling, standing, sitting, walking; reasonable range of motion and movement.
Environmental Factors - Safety is First! Our employees are our most valuable resources. If hired, all employees must follow and adhere to departmental GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices), PPEs (Personal Protective Equipment) and Safety Protocols.
The position primary work area is onsite
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. We are a diverse workforce. We fully support and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace. Be you, respectfully. We firmly commit to Equal Employment Opportunity, affirmative actions, and comply with Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination based on age, gender, race, national origin, color, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected classifications.
Full-time