Forklift Operator- Henry

Carlisle•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

Forklift Operators support shipping by moving and receiving materials and products, organizing the warehouse, inspecting finished goods, putting products from the production line into designated warehouse locations, and loading and unloading customer trucks. The position has a standard 40-hour work week, with occasional overtime and no travel required. The operator safely uses a propane sit-down forklift to move raw materials and finished products around the manufacturing floor, helping keep production lines clear and materials properly stored. The role also includes completing inspections and records, checking materials for defects, maintaining plant housekeeping, supporting recycling, and assisting other plant areas as required. Work takes place in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with exposure to ambient and outside temperatures, dust, mechanical parts and pinch points, increased noise, and heavy stationary machinery. Shifts are 8–10 hours and vary based on the shift schedule and business volume. Overtime and weekend hours may be required.

Requirements

Prior experience operating a propane sit-down forklift or other powered industrial truck/mobile equipment.
Demonstrate safe working practices and strong attention to detail.
Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and processes.
Good communication, organization, and time-management skills.
Basic computer, mathematics, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to use a calculator.
Ability to use measuring devices such as gauges, tapes, and rulers.
Ability to work as a team player and follow instructions from management and peers.
Ability to learn and operate new equipment.
Must be at least 18 years old.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED; listed as preferred.
Prior experience in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

Perform pre-shift forklift inspections.
Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output, and other key metrics; perform mathematical calculations as needed.
Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to move raw materials and finished products throughout the manufacturing floor.
Keep production lines clear and running and ensure products and raw materials are properly stored.
Visually inspect materials for quality defects, segregate defective product, and notify a supervisor.
Fill dumpsters from the production floor and perform plant housekeeping inside and outside.
Work with production and shipping teams to follow facility Standard Works and processes and improve operations.
Support and help organize the recycling area as needed.
Fill in for other plant roles, such as Machine Operator, as required.
Assist Forklift Operator II as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.