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

Mill Creek Community ChurchFenton, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Miller Industries is seeking Forklift Drivers - 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 10 feet wide and 2k 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.

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • LTD
  • STD
  • a 401k with immediate match
  • 10 paid holidays
  • PTO
  • profit sharing bonus eligibility
  • overtime opportunities
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