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

Mill Creek Community Church•Burton, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller Industries is seeking a Forklift Driver for its Burton, Michigan location. This role operates forklifts and other lifting equipment to move structural steel and other materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The employee supplies production with materials, transfers finished parts between operations or to storage, loads and unloads trucks, and supports safe and efficient material handling. The position also includes checking equipment before use, operating cranes within their load limits, inspecting finished goods, and maintaining equipment and the workspace. The first shift is Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some Saturday and Sunday overtime as needed for production. The role may involve moving structural steel loads as large as 10 feet wide and 2,000 pounds. The posting also references visually sizing up loads of 55,000 pounds or more when planning safe truck loading and unloading. Miller Industries designs, engineers, and manufactures custom products at locations in Fenton and Burton, Michigan, with additional engineering support in El Paso, Texas. Its business includes custom steel fabrication, commercial and industrial HVAC systems, and modular mechanical and electrical systems. The company describes itself as family-operated and emphasizes integrity, quality, employee development, collaboration, continuous improvement, and an inclusive workplace.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience operating forklifts in a fast-paced manufacturing, industrial, or construction environment.
Prior experience moving structural steel loads.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Flexibility to adapt to change, work under deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of dock and truck equipment protocols and mechanical operation.
Ability to drive and operate forklift and crane equipment and hold the appropriate license for each.
Ability to get on and off a forklift many times per shift.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with crane load charts, load capacities, safe crane operation, and rigging.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts in accordance with safety guidelines, considering other employees, speed, visibility, and load size in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Assess large steel loads and determine safe and efficient methods to load and unload trucks while maximizing space and time.
Provide production with required materials, parts, components, and packaging.
Return materials, parts, components, and packaging to designated storage areas after each production run.
Transport finished parts to the next operation or the correct storage location.
Move or prepare parts for assembly operations.
Load and unload parts, products, or materials onto fixtures and on and off trucks.
Assist with quality control by ensuring finished goods are in good condition.
Complete the equipment safety check sheet at the beginning of the shift and address forklift or crane safety issues before operation.
Operate cranes and other lifting equipment within their load limits.
Determine load weights and check them against lifting capacities to ensure cranes are properly spotted and operated safely without overloading.
Direct truck drivers backing vehicles into loading bays and cover, uncover, or secure loads for delivery.
Report damage and items needing repair.
Perform duties in an environmentally responsible manner and comply with company policies, work rules, safety standards, and housekeeping standards.
Maintain the workspace and clean and maintain equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.