Fork-lift Driver - 3rd Shift (Heavy Loads)

Mill Creek Community Church•Fenton, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Industries is seeking a Forklift Driver for their 3rd Shift at their South Location in Fenton, Michigan. The 3rd Shift hours are Sunday - Friday, 7 pm - 5:30 am, with potential overtime on Saturdays and Sundays. This role involves operating a forklift to move heavy structural steel loads, some weighing up to 2,000 lbs and measuring 10 feet wide. Miller Industries is a family-operated business that designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products for various industries worldwide, including automotive, healthcare, institutional, and semiconductor manufacturers. They pride themselves on a culture of hard work, quality products, and employee development.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED and 2+ years' experience operating forklifts in fast-paced manufacturing/industrial/construction environment.
Prior experience moving structural steel loads.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Must be flexible for change and be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of protocol and mechanical operation of dock and truck equipment.
Must be able to drive and operate forklift and crane equipment and be properly licensed for each.
Ability to get on and off the forklift many times per shift.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with crane load charts, load capacities that ensures safe operation and rigging during operation is a plus.

Responsibilities

Operates forklifts in accordance with safety guidelines considering other employees, speed, visibility, and load size in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Visually size up 55k+ loads of steel and determine the best way to safely load and unload trucks to maximize space and time.
Provide production with an adequate supply of required materials, parts, components and packaging.
Return required materials, parts, components, and packaging to designated storage areas at the completion of each production run.
Transports finished parts to the next required operation, or the correct storage location.
Moving or preparing parts for assembly operations.
Load and unload parts product or material onto fixtures and on and off trucks.
Assist with quality control, making sure that all finished good materials are in good condition.
Ensures safety check sheet for equipment is filled out at beginning of shift. Addresses any safety issues with forklift or crane before operation.
Operation of cranes and other lift equipment within crane load limits.
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to ensure crane is properly spotted for safe operation within load limits of crane.
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to prevent overload.
Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
Report damages and/or items needing repair.
Performs duties in an environmentally responsible manner.
Maintains compliance to company policies, work rules, safety & housekeeping standards.
Maintaining workspace and proper cleaning and maintenance of equipment.
Other duties as assigned.