Forklift Operator - Materials 3rd Shift

Multimatic • Fort Wayne, IN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a forklift safely and effectively, including loading and unloading materials, components, and equipment. The role requires adherence to all safety requirements and protocols, reporting of any incidents or discrepancies, and performing other duties as directed by a supervisor. The job involves working in a manufacturing environment, often near moving parts, and may expose the employee to electromagnetic fields, electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, temperature extremes, and loud noise levels. The position requires flexibility to work all scheduled overtime, emergencies, and various shift hours, including the 3rd shift.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 1 – 2 years’ experience operating forklift equipment in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos in English.
• Ability to write effective correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Effectively represent the company professionally to customers, clients, suppliers, truck drivers and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and multiply and divide.
• Ability to use the aforementioned skills using units of US dollars, weight measurement, volume and distance.
• Ability to use micrometers and dial calipers.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems in standardized situations.
• Frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear.
• Required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operate required equipment.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must work all scheduled overtime and emergencies.
• Must have the flexibility to work various shift hours.

Nice To Haves

• Prior shipping and receiving experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain a Multimatic forklift license and complete crane training and operate each safely and effectively.
• Drive, load and unload materials, components and equipment in confined spaces.
• Safely stack and unstack containers/racks.
• Effectively and efficiently utilize time and follow standardized routes as instructed.
• Adhere to all Safety requirements and protocols.
• Report immediately any accidents, near misses, collisions, etc.
• Report immediately any inventory discrepancies, damaged racking & containers.
• Performs any other duties as directed by the supervisor or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED