1st Shift Forklift Driver

Bluegrass Supply Chain•Radcliff, KY

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for completing various tasks as specified by the customer’s work direction, and general needs. Responsibilities can include, but are not limited to: maintaining safety and HR standards of conduct at all times; following written work instructions in a self-directed manner; completing daily inspection of the lift and equipment used and logging those inspections; operating forklift (various models) in a safe and efficient manner; meeting expectations for timeliness and accuracy; up-stacking and down-stacking large items; assisting other team members in various tasks as requested; completing dock inspections of final product; taking direction from Bluegrass leadership, as well as the customer; and, any other tasks requested by the customer or Bluegrass. Forklift Drivers report directly to Supervisors Managers.

Requirements

Read and interpret charts, graphs and other data
Professional written and verbal communication skills
Maintain accurate and legible production records
Understand detailed verbal and/or written work instructions
Ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail
Ability to train on multiple processes and to work in multiple cells on a regular basis
Ability to continually exceed production rates while maintaining accuracy
Troubleshooting and rework and a functional understanding of the components and finished products
Cleaning of the production area during and following each shift
Breaking down/tagging any items identified as nonconforming
Organize and stock materials during and following each shift
Ability to read and understand complex sequences and detailed work instructions
Ability to train team members on processes
Completion of routine safety training
Basic mechanical and math skills
Experience with all types of lifts within our environments
Maintain forklift certification and a valid drivers license
The ability to follow detailed processes and complete tasks with minimal supervision
The ability to validate the quality of their work
Demonstrate a high mechanical aptitude, hand dexterity and visual acuity
Perform repetitive processes in a standardized pattern
Ability to work from a seated or standing position for up to 12 hours at a time
No restrictions on bending, crouching, kneeling, climbing or mobility
Identify, correct and report any potential safety or quality risks to leadership immediately
Work effectively with others in a fast-paced, team driven environment
Adaptable to change
Must be willing to work in production or warehouse roles off of the forklift
Must be available and willing to work overtime as required by business needs
Abide by the Bluegrass Core Values at all time
Reliable, punctual and committed to safety, quality and delivery
High School Diploma or equivalent.
2 years of experience safely driving a forklift in a warehousing or manufacturing environment.
Customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and are required.

Responsibilities

Maintaining safety and HR standards of conduct at all times
Following written work instructions in a self-directed manner
Completing daily inspection of the lift and equipment used and logging those inspections
Operating forklift (various models) in a safe and efficient manner
Meeting expectations for timeliness and accuracy
Up-stacking and down-stacking large items
Assisting other team members in various tasks as requested
Completing dock inspections of final product
Taking direction from Bluegrass leadership, as well as the customer
Completing tasks requested by the customer or Bluegrass