Baler/Forklift Operator
About The Position
PURPOSE: Operate forklift competently and safely. FUNCTION: Operate fork lift to load and unload trucks and bales as needed to assure production quotas and deadlines are met. Work performed is within acceptable quality standards. General housekeeping and safety. Performs other related activities as directed by the Manager/Assistant Manager and Lead Worker. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Operate fork lift as instructed in a safe manner as needed. Load and unload trucks, pallets and bales as needed. Complete Daily checklist for the fork lift truck, baler, and the trash compactor. Performs production activities assigned by Assistant Manager/Manager and Lead Worker. Quality and material control. General housekeeping and safety. Must be able to stand for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; push or pull. Must be able to occasionally, kneel, squat, and climb. Must be able to regularly stoop, bend, reach tum and twist body and lift and carry up to 30 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds Other related duties as directed by the Manager/Assistant Manager and Lead Worker. RELATIONS: Establish and maintain relations with the following: The Manager/Assistant Manager and Lead Worker for the coordination of efforts. Other workers in organization, assists in work, perform production activities and related work. STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE: Degree to which standards are reached. Degree to which respect and confidence of co-workers is established. Quality, quantity, and timeliness in the performance of assigned tasks. The manner in which one's conduct reflects the high standards of morals and integrity expected of all Goodwill associates. Ability to meet deadlines and respond to special requests and the desires of management.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent preferred, but on-the-job training is provided
- Must be able to pass Fork Lift Certification
- Must be able to complete paperwork as required
- Must have good work habits, such as acceptable attitude and punctuality
- Must respond appropriately to supervision
- Must possess adequate physical endurance to work at industrial standards
Responsibilities
- Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and bales
- Complete Daily checklist for the fork lift truck, baler, and the trash compactor
- Perform production activities assigned by Assistant Manager/Manager and Lead Worker
- Quality and material control
- General housekeeping and safety
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
