Allocation Forklift

Fuyao Glass America•Moraine, OH

About The Position

The Allocation Forklift operator loads and unloads float glass and moves raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products safely and efficiently. The role includes preparing the position before production, including forklift recovery and charging; delivering empty racks and crates to production lines; transferring packed and banded crates from lines to a staging area; and removing defective racks to designated locations. The operator is responsible for product scanning, truck assignments, and storage locations in the PLEX system, as well as maintaining health and safety, supporting continuous improvement, and performing 6S and housekeeping duties. The role also includes assisting with plant projects and other duties as assigned. The position requires effective forklift operation and compliance with workplace safety requirements. The work environment is usually moderately noisy. Required safety equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed work boots. This is a first-shift position, and applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to read, understand, and comprehend documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions, and to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule instructions.
Ability to speak effectively and interact with team members, engineers, leadership, and customers.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
Knowledge of and familiarity with manufacturing software; adequate reading skills and proficiency in the metric system.
Safety- and goal-oriented, self-motivated, and able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledgeable about work instructions and TS16949 systems.
Must hold a Fuyao Forklift License.
Must meet the position's physical and visual demands, including standing for long periods, turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting, lifting up to 50 pounds, and passing static grip-strength requirements. Visual demands include near and far vision, three-dimensional vision, color distinction, and peripheral vision.
Good attendance record and no active discipline above a Verbal Warning.
Associates transferring into the position should remain in it for at least six months before bidding on another job.
Interested associates must submit a signed Job Interest Form by themselves and their supervisor to Human Resources or place it in the Job Interest Box.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of manufacturing experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Forklift driver and material handler experience.
Proficiency in ERP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Load and unload float glass and support the movement of raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
Prepare for production, including forklift recovery and charging.
Deliver empty racks and wood or steel crates to production lines.
Transfer packed and banded crates from production lines to the staging area.
Remove defective racks and transport them to designated locations.
Be responsible for storage locations.
Inspect forklifts for maintenance needs and provide them to Maintenance for regularly scheduled maintenance.
Scan products and manage truck assignments and storage locations in the PLEX system.
Maintain health and safety in every operation.
Assist the team with processes toward continued improvement.
Perform 6S and housekeeping duties.
Assist with and participate in other plant projects as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.