Forklift Operator Lead

IFCO SYSTEMS US•McDonough, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for leading the forklift operations team with concentration on safety, inventory management, warehouse organization, product quality, and operational effectiveness of the facility.

Requirements

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Required to possess OSHA-required forklift certification and to demonstrate safe operation of powered equipment as a prerequisite for the position.
Required to maintain current driver’s license.
At least 3 years of experience operating a sit-down propane forklift.
At least 2 years of team leadership experience.
Ability to work within a fast pace, high volume facility, operating and overseeing the proper use of powered equipment with the utmost of safety at all times.
Willing to work any shift as assigned.
Willing to work non-traditional hours including nights, weekends and holidays.
Must have physical ability to lift/maneuver up to 50 lbs. of product and heavier loads with the assistance of powered equipment as required throughout the shift.
Ability to follow safety guidelines and policies as designated by IFCO, AIB, OSHA, and other governmental agencies.

Responsibilities

Function as a member of the leadership team supporting all plant activities.
Lead the forklift team through completion of all assigned duties, holding team accountable for satisfactory completion of tasks and responsibilities.
Interview, evaluate, and train future candidates and current employees.
Oversees and executes safe transport of pallets of product to the infeed area, including loading of rollers per standard procedures.
Oversees and executes pickup and staging of clean product from the outfeed area according to standard procedures.
Oversees and executes loading and unloading of trailers according to IFCO and facility processes and procedures.
Responsible for product organization both inside and outside of the physical facility, following IFCO guidelines for the safe storage of both dirty and clean product.
Enforce safety policies and processes for all operators.
Ensure equipment certification and recertification training is completed as required for all operators.
Ensure all required expectations are being met or exceeded regarding quality, inventory management, product storage, machine operation, productivity, and safety.
Follow best practices/Facility GMP's concerning shift/machine operation ensuring effective and productive performance in keeping with the highest standards expected by IFCO Systems for their customers.
Support and assist in future duties/projects as assigned by management.