Forklift Driver

YESCO • Salt Lake, UT

4d • Onsite

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: Keeps working areas in YESCO production facilities and departments in orderly condition by driving forklift and moving necessary items in the facility safely, effectively and efficiently. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Arranges boxes, material, and hand trucks or other industrial equipment in neat and orderly manner Transports raw materials and semi finished products or supplies between departments or buildings to supply machine tenders or operators with materials for processing Moves levers and presses pedals to drive forklift truck and control movement of lifting apparatus Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device MARGINAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Monitors parts and materials inventory Handles takedowns of trailers and appropriately Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned NATURE OF WORK CONTACTS: Interacts daily with employees and supervisors at the YESCO facilities to discuss facility projects Interacts daily with vendors to coordinate trash, waste, and recyclables removal TRAINING & QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or GED and up to one month of material handling or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos Ability to safely and effectively operator a fork lift Ability to write simple correspondence Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals Ability to move materials, equipment, and completed projects Ability to communicate in person PHYSICAL/SENSORY DEMANDS: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is typically performed indoors. Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; balance. Must be able to occasionally move objects in excess of 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities include: ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus. We maintain a drug free workplace. We test for marijuana. Young Electric Sign Company is an EEO/AA employer. We welcome all qualified jobseekers. Jobseekers will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion or other legally protected status.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and up to one month of material handling or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence, and memos
• Ability to safely and effectively operator a fork lift
• Ability to write simple correspondence
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to move materials, equipment, and completed projects
• Ability to communicate in person

Responsibilities

• Arranges boxes, material, and hand trucks or other industrial equipment in neat and orderly manner
• Transports raw materials and semi finished products or supplies between departments or buildings to supply machine tenders or operators with materials for processing
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive forklift truck and control movement of lifting apparatus
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports load to designated area
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device
• Monitors parts and materials inventory
• Handles takedowns of trailers and appropriately
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees