Forklift Operator- 8200 Broadwell Rd

Mauser Packaging Solutions • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

The Forklift Operator moves materials and containers between storage, work areas, and designated locations, and pulls and loads product for shipment. The role maintains orderly storage and warehouse areas, supports production flow, completes required shipping and receiving documentation, and helps identify non-conforming product. The operator inspects trailers before loading, keeps forklift maintenance and battery-change logs, and ensures equipment is in proper working condition.

The position requires safe forklift and battery-handling practices, compliance with OSHA-related safety procedures and hazardous materials training requirements, and adherence to site and corporate environmental policies. The operator may relieve personnel for breaks, cover opposite-shift vacations, and perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lift truck license required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and convey instructions or information.
• Ability to add and subtract numbers and multiply and divide fractions, including using units of weight, volume, and size.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in a team setting and be productive in a diverse range of environments.
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or follow instructions to determine which materials or containers need to be moved.
• Operate a lift truck safely and maintain a valid tow motor license.
• Move materials from storage or work sites to designated areas.
• Maintain good housekeeping and place raw materials and supplies properly on pallets; remove straps as needed.
• Stack finished products neatly in the warehouse without damaging them and follow housekeeping directions from warehouse lead shippers.
• Empty trash cans and dumpsters daily in the respective departments.
• Complete forklift preventive-maintenance and battery-change logs daily and ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
• Inspect truck trailers for damage or contamination before loading.
• Pull product and load trailers according to shipping requirements.
• Complete shipping and receiving documentation when required.
• Participate in the segregation and identification of non-conforming product.
• Work with line personnel to support the smooth flow of finished product.
• Relieve personnel for breaks as required and cover opposite-shift vacations.
• Keep informed of current OSHA and related safety procedures for forklift operation.
• Follow safety procedures for handling batteries during changes and charging.
• Follow safety rules and procedures and observe operations to help ensure a safe environment.
• Uphold site and corporate environmental policies by following environmental policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Help ensure compliance with customer expectations.
• Understand and follow Hazardous Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 training requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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