Forklift Operator - Baler

Ardagh Metal Packaging USA • Fairfield, CA

88d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator - Baler is responsible for all related items in the Front-End processes, which includes receiving and transporting coils in the plant and general housekeeping. The role requires performing all tasks in a safe manner.

Requirements

• Familiar with Personal Protective Equipment.
• Experience in container manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to navigate computer-based programs.
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required.

Responsibilities

• Operate class 1, 4, and 5 industrial trucks to perform transporting assignments in designated locations according to prescribed methods lifting up to 26,000 lbs.
• Receive and prepare aluminum coils.
• Understand and comply with position related safety SOP's and work instructions, especially for Lockout/Tagout, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Identify many types, sizes, and labels of finished or in process products, shipping material or other processing materials.
• Familiarize self with productive capacity of machines or lines and work from schedule and change sheets to assure correct and prompt delivery of items to proper destination.
• Collect scrap and/or spoilage and load into baler.
• Operate baler, remove jams and compacted scrap in equipment.
• Clean and lubricate baler.
• Load bales of scrap on return pallets.
• Weigh and mark scrap pallets.
• Handle and pile skids, pallets or drums.
• Re-pile spilled loads of materials or product.
• Move and replace scrap receptacles located throughout the plant.
• Segregate, weigh and record scrap for shipment.
• Make routine inspections of lift trucks to see that they are properly serviced.
• Add lubrication and coolant as required or service batteries.
• Handle dock board, packages, bracing and strapping.
• Use tools for bracing trucks and cars.
• Transport materials to and from storage areas, warehouse, machines, and loading docks.
• Fill out forms, check identification, count or weigh material.
• Input and extract information in computer system to generate appropriate paperwork.
• Understand and execute all loading procedures as they apply to each individual customer.
• Assist frontend production team as needed.
• Empty production floor waste / trash daily.
• Maintain the highest level of housekeeping in assigned areas.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED