Allocation Forklift 2nd Shift

Fuyao Glass America•Moraine, OH

13h

About The Position

The Allocation Forklift position supports the safe and efficient movement of float glass and other materials within Assembly. Responsibilities include loading and unloading raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products; managing storage locations; and using the PLEX system to scan products, assign trucks, and record storage locations. The role also involves preparing for production, including forklift 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 inspects the forklift for maintenance needs and refers it for scheduled maintenance, supports health and safety in every operation, contributes to continuous improvement, and performs 6S and housekeeping duties. The position may assist with other plant projects and other duties as assigned. The work environment is usually moderately noisy, and required safety equipment includes safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel-toed work boots.

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, diagrammatic, or schedule-based 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.
Proficiency in the metric system and adequate reading skills.
Safety- and goal-oriented, self-motivated, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of work instructions and TS16949 systems.
Fuyao Fork Lift License.
Good attendance record.
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.
Ability to stand for long periods and perform turning at the waist, reaching, bending, squatting, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Ability to pass static strength requirements (grip).
Visual acuity requirements include close and distant clarity, depth perception, color identification, and peripheral vision.
Ability to read and comprehend English and Mandarin workplace documents; English and Mandarin are commonly spoken in the workplace.

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 raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished products.
Maintain responsibility for 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 within every operation.
Assist the team with processes aimed at continued improvement.
Perform 6S and housekeeping duties.
Assist with and participate in other plant projects as needed.
Prepare for production, including forklift recovery and charging.
Deliver empty racks and crates, including wood and steel crates, to production lines.
Transfer packed and banded crates from production lines to the staging area.
Remove defective racks and transport them to their designated location.
Operate the forklift effectively and efficiently.
Perform other duties as assigned.