Forklift Operator

National Beverage•Columbus, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves setting up, adjusting, maintaining, and configuring processing equipment according to assigned specifications. It requires regular communication with production personnel and supervisors, and the completion of required paperwork. The operator will be responsible for ensuring all support equipment is turned on and functioning properly before starting a run, performing visual inspections to ensure defect-free work, and loading materials into appropriate machines. Minor package change-overs and preventative maintenance, including cleaning and clearing equipment of debris, are also key responsibilities. The operator will assist line mechanics as needed, monitor the flow of materials, clear jams, and ensure proper coding and closure application. Verification of flavor and size according to the schedule, reporting of major defects, and clearing machines of all products at the end of runs and shifts are also required. GMP compliance must be adhered to at all times, and the employee is responsible for reporting any quality issues. The role also includes assisting in relieving other operators for breaks, keeping the work area clean, and shutting down equipment at the end of the shift if the line is going down for the day. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience required.
Must be 18 years or older.
Favorable background and drug test.
Able and willing to work a flexible Full Time schedule that may include weekends and holidays.
Must be able to provide own transportation to various locations in organizational service areas, as required by duties.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common information, reports and other documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or company representatives.
Ability to effectively present information to management.
Regularly required to walk, stand for long periods of time, sit and talk or hear.
Frequently required to use hands and fingers, to handle, or feel, sit for long periods of time, stand frequently, bend, squat, reach and turn to access files and office equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
May be required to push or pull with a dolly or pallet jack up to 500 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Prior bottling / canning experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Turns on all support equipment necessary to run the facility as needed.
Performs visual inspections and completes documentation during the run to insure defect-free work.
Loads corrugate, labels, bottles/cans, glue, carriers etc… in appropriate machines.
Performs minor package change-overs on equipment as required, as well as change-over to proper raw material.
Performs preventative maintenance on equipment with regards to cleaning and clearing them of debris and materials.
Assists line mechanics in machinery repair or other tasks as/if needed.
Ensures that all equipment is on and functioning properly prior to starting a run (e.g., Air is on, all conveyors are on).
Performs visual inspection of boxes to ensure proper box/tray is used and the graphics on the box/tray are acceptable.
Monitors flow of materials (e.g., Cans/bottles/boxes/trays) into appropriate machine and clears jams if necessary.
Ensures proper coding is on the bottle, cans, boxes/trays, and if applicable the graphics are acceptable.
Ensures closures and lids are properly applied.
Verifies flavor and size according to schedule.
Reports any major defects to the Lead person and/or Manager.
Monitors the machine while running and checks to see that all bottles, cans are packed into the box correctly.
Fills glue pots as necessary.
Verifies case code is correct as scheduled.
Clears machine of all products at end of each run and at the end of the shift.
Follows work rules at all times and adheres to GMP compliance.
Reports any quality issue to the Lead person, QA Technician and/or Manager.
Assists in relieving other operators for lunch breaks.
Keeps work area clean at all times.
Shuts down all equipment at end of shift if line is going down for the day.
Performs other duties as assigned by Supervisor.