Allocation Forklift

Fuyao Glass America•Moraine, OH

About The Position

The Allocation Forklift position supports the movement of float glass and other materials throughout the plant. The role loads and unloads raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products; manages storage locations; and uses the PLEX system to scan products and record truck assignments and storage locations. The employee inspects the forklift and reports maintenance needs, follows health and safety requirements, supports continuous improvement, and performs 6S and housekeeping duties. The position also assists with other plant projects and duties as assigned. Before production, the employee prepares the position, including forklift recovery and charging. Duties include delivering empty wood and steel racks and crates to production lines, transferring packed and banded crates from lines to the staging area, and removing defective racks to designated locations. Safe, effective, and efficient forklift operation is essential. The role requires knowledge of the Assembly organizational structure and familiarity with manufacturing software and work instructions, including TS16949 systems. The work environment has a usually moderate noise level. Required safety equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed work boots. The employee is regularly required to stand for long periods and may need to turn at the waist, reach, bend, squat, lift up to 50 pounds, and meet static grip-strength requirements. Visual abilities include near and distance vision, depth perception, color identification, and peripheral vision.

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.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagram, or schedule-form 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 manufacturing software.
Proficiency in the metric system and adequate reading skills.
Ability to pass static strength requirements for grip.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform duties involving turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Visual acuity including near and distance vision, three-dimensional vision, color identification, and peripheral vision.
Safety- and goal-oriented approach; self-motivation; and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of work instructions and TS16949 systems.
Fuyao Fork Lift License.
If transferring from another position, remain in the second position for at least six months before bidding on another job.
No active discipline above a Verbal Warning.
Good attendance record.
Interested associates must submit a signed Job Interest Form, signed by the associate and supervisor, to the Human Resource office 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, preferred.
Forklift driver and material handler experience preferred.
Proficiency in ERP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Load and unload float glass, raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
Manage product storage locations.
Inspect the forklift for maintenance needs and report them to Maintenance for regularly scheduled maintenance.
Scan products and record truck assignments and storage locations in the PLEX system.
Maintain health and safety within every operation.
Support team processes aimed at continued improvement.
Perform 6S and housekeeping duties.
Assist with other plant projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Prepare for production, including forklift recovery and charging.
Deliver empty wood and steel racks and 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.
Operate the forklift safely, effectively, and efficiently.