Forklift Operator

CLP Circular Services•Opelika, AL

33d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator drives powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials. This includes deliveries and moving materials to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities.

Requirements

High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment
Able to follow instructions for operating equipment and record keeping
Able to execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner
Able to maintain a clean & safe environment

Nice To Haves

Ability to work independently while effectively following written and verbal instructions.
Strong bias for action and “can do” attitude.
Experience working in Production and/or Transportation/Recycling industry.
Motivated to learn on the job from leaders.

Responsibilities

Follow daily production schedule or shipping order and transport material or equipment to and from designated areas in the facility
Load and unload material from van trailers, flatbed trailers, box trucks, and railcars
Operate forklift to place bales in inventory, load trailers or railcars
Operate forklift to store bales, gaylord boxes, pallets, and crated materials in the correct storage bays, follow inventory control instructions
Check to ensure all loads are secure
Perform daily pre-shift equipment inspections, notifying supervisors of any deficiencies
Helps with general warehouse cleanup at the end of each shift.
Helps with processing equipment cleanup at the end of each shift.
Inspects all materials inbound and outbound to verify conformance to quality standards