Forklift Operator / Bulk Operator

O-I•Toano, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator / Bulk Operator Operates strapping machines and automatic palletizers; supplies load-building materials; moves loads from work area using fork lift. The Forklift Operator / Bulk Operator will: Maintains supply of pallets, tier sheets, shrouds, strapping, and other material required for palletizing and strapping ware. Checks for proper application of straps around pallet loads (bulk and cased); places string ties and manually straps when required. Operates hi-lift tractor to transport and store materials and loads. Operates automatic palletizer, and automatic strapping machine, to prepare loads of ware. Unjams strapping machine and automatic palletizers as required. Straightens loads, replaces bottles, discards damaged bulking materials, straightens and unjams pallets in hopper. Checks load integrity. Takes roll of strapping material (60 lbs) to area, remove and replace spool of strapping material. Checks strapper tension with tension meter to make sure load is secured. Using forklift serves and make sure all shops are supplied with pallets, tier sheets, frames. Secures and transport resort loads as required. Checks oil level in VFC regulators of automatic palletizers. Places rolls of wrap on stretch-wrapper as required. Manually operates stretch wrapper if out of automatic mode. Identify problems with equipment; may very minor adjustments and reports malfunction of equipment to Foreman or other designated employee. May manually palletize loads when automatic equipment malfunctions. Applies bar code tickets to production units. Checks for proper printing on carton flaps. Fill forklift with fuel and fill out mobile equipment inspection sheet for maintenance. Performs clean-up and good housekeeping duties.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age
High School Graduate or GED
Must be able to lift 25 lbs. on a regular basis
Must be able to work a rotating schedule, with weekend and holiday requirements
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations

Responsibilities

Operates strapping machines and automatic palletizers
Supplies load-building materials
Moves loads from work area using fork lift
Maintains supply of pallets, tier sheets, shrouds, strapping, and other material required for palletizing and strapping ware
Checks for proper application of straps around pallet loads (bulk and cased); places string ties and manually straps when required
Operates hi-lift tractor to transport and store materials and loads
Operates automatic palletizer, and automatic strapping machine, to prepare loads of ware
Unjams strapping machine and automatic palletizers as required
Straightens loads, replaces bottles, discards damaged bulking materials, straightens and unjams pallets in hopper
Checks load integrity
Takes roll of strapping material (60 lbs) to area, remove and replace spool of strapping material
Checks strapper tension with tension meter to make sure load is secured
Serves and makes sure all shops are supplied with pallets, tier sheets, frames using forklift
Secures and transports resort loads as required
Checks oil level in VFC regulators of automatic palletizers
Places rolls of wrap on stretch-wrapper as required
Manually operates stretch wrapper if out of automatic mode
Identifies problems with equipment, may make very minor adjustments and reports malfunction of equipment to Foreman or other designated employee
May manually palletize loads when automatic equipment malfunctions
Applies bar code tickets to production units
Checks for proper printing on carton flaps
Fills forklift with fuel
Fills out mobile equipment inspection sheet for maintenance
Performs clean-up and good housekeeping duties