Forklift Operator Production - D Shift
About The Position
This position transports, loads, and offloads materials and performs other warehouse duties in a timely and safe manner to support production and customer needs. The role helps maintain production flow and ensure quality products reach customers. It is a night-shift position on D Shift. The operator follows the daily inbound and outbound schedule from warehouse management, maintains first-in/first-out (FIFO) practices for material storage and retrieval, and transports materials and finished goods within production and warehouse facilities. The role coordinates with other lift truck drivers and production personnel, prioritizes tasks to work efficiently, performs sanitation duties as needed, and carries out other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Forklift certification is required; applicants who are not qualified will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
- Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing, and understand and follow written and oral English instructions; requirements may vary by location.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Ability to communicate using the plant two-way radio system.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to sit and use hands and fingers to feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Ability to reach with hands and arms and occasionally climb or balance.
- Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.
- Ability to work with hands and arms overhead and in or under equipment.
- Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to perform duties at ground level and at heights.
- Ability to operate work-related equipment.
- Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to climb stairs or ladders to various heights on a regular basis.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience driving a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow duties assigned in the daily inbound and outbound schedule from warehouse management.
- Maintain first-in/first-out (FIFO) practices when storing and retrieving materials.
- Transport materials and finished goods within production and warehouse facilities.
- Coordinate with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to support efficient warehouse and production processes.
- Prioritize multiple tasks to maximize work efficiency.
- Perform sanitation duties as required to maintain a clean and safe environment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care, health reimbursement accounts, and health savings accounts
- Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Financial planning services
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life and accident insurance
- Family-friendly employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and other concierge-type services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
