Allocation Forklift All Shifts

Fuyao Glass America•Moraine, OH

About The Position

The Allocation Forklift position supports the movement of float glass and other raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products. The role involves loading and unloading materials, managing storage locations, and using the PLEX system to scan products and record truck assignments and storage locations. Forklift operation includes preparing equipment before production, including recovery and charging, delivering empty racks and crates to production lines, transferring packed and banded crates to staging areas, and removing defective racks to designated locations. The employee is responsible for safe and efficient forklift operation, workplace health and safety, inspecting the forklift for maintenance needs, and reporting those needs to Maintenance for scheduled maintenance. The position also supports process improvement, housekeeping, 6S activities, and other plant projects as needed. The work environment usually has moderate noise. Required safety equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed work boots. The employee regularly stands for long periods and may need to turn at the waist, reach, bend, squat, and lift up to 50 pounds. Visual requirements include near and far vision, depth perception, color identification, and peripheral vision.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
Ability to read, understand, and comprehend documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
Ability 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.
Familiarity with manufacturing software and adequate reading skills.
Proficiency in the metric system.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform duties involving turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass static strength requirements for grip.
Visual ability including near and far acuity, three-dimensional vision, color identification, and peripheral vision.
Must have no active discipline above a Verbal Warning and a good attendance record.
Associates transferring into the position should remain in it for a minimum of six months before bidding on another job.
Ability to meet Fuyao Glass America, Inc. core foundation competencies, including Ethics, Integrity, Values, and Trust.

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.
Safety- and goal-oriented approach.
Self-motivation and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of work instructions and TS16949 systems.
Fuyao Fork Lift License.
Knowledge of the organizational structure of Assembly.

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 provide it to Maintenance for regularly scheduled maintenance.
Scan products and record truck assignments and storage locations in the PLEX system.
Maintain health and safety during 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.
Prepare the position 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.
Perform other duties as assigned.