Fork-lift Driver - 1st Shift (Heavy Loads)

Mill Creek Community Church•Fenton, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Industries is seeking a Forklift Driver - 1st Shift for our Fenton and Burton locations. Our 1st Shift hours are Monday – Friday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with some overtime hours on Saturday and Sunday as needed for production. This employee will be operating a forklift to move structural steel loads as large as 10 feet wide and weighing up to 2,000 lbs.

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.