Fork Truck Driver - 1st shift

Cushman & WakefieldLakewood, NY
Onsite

About The Position

The forklift operator is responsible to load/ unload and move materials (trash/ recyclables/ waste bi-products) by hand or with basic material handling equipment. Operate a variety of forklift equipment to load, unload and move materials around the Plant. Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and SDS Standards. Work environment will consist of regular exposure in a manufacturing setting. Fast-paced environment and repetitive tasks. Frequently lift up to 35 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, stand, walk, turn and pivot. Drug test and Pre employment physical are required for this position.

Requirements

  • Ability to maintain forklift certification.
  • Ability to read and interpret written instructions and to write intelligible reports.
  • Knowledge of plant lay out including location of materials.
  • Plant safety policies and procedures.
  • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be certified by C&W Services to operate fork-lift before he/she can be put to work. (We will train you and certify you through CW Services)

Nice To Haves

  • 1+ years of previous industrial material handling experience in a manufacturing facility preferred.
  • Stand Up Fork Truck experience a Plus

Responsibilities

  • Load/ unload and move materials (trash/ recyclables/ waste bi-products) by hand or with basic material handling equipment.
  • Operate a variety of forklift equipment to load, unload and move materials around the Plant.
  • Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
  • Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
  • Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
  • Comply with OSHA and SDS Standards.

Benefits

  • health, vision, and dental insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health savings accounts
  • retirement savings plans
  • life, and disability insurance programs
  • paid and unpaid time away from work
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