Forklift Operator

Millwood•Cleveland, OH

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Millwood Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to support production operations. The company's mission is to demonstrate the love of Christ in all actions, emphasizing innovation, service, stewardship, and sustainability. Millwood is a single-source provider of load carrying, securement, and damage prevention solutions, management services, erosion control, and lumber products. With a national footprint and over 1,800 team members across 41 locations in North America, Millwood is committed to the growth of its people, presence, products, and profitability.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
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 learn the company's computer system for entering shipments.
Ability to manage time to ensure material flow stays consistent within assigned production.
Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

Responsibilities

Operate forklift safely in support of production operations.
Document material moved into and out of production areas.
Stock and unload work stations.
Ensure dumpsters are emptied at the end of shift or as often as necessary.
Perform pre-operational checks on forklift and process appropriate documentation.
Follow safety standards and maintain proper use of personal protective equipment.
Produce adequate scoring on forklift operation certification and annual re-certification.
Load outbound trailers for shipment, documenting trailer numbers, carrier, type of pallet, dock, and number of pallets.
Place pallets into designated areas for inventory.
Document material moved into and out of workstations.
Ensure quality standards are met and report quality issues to supervisor.
Maintain a smooth flow of material from machines to the 'work in process' area.
Maintain a clean tow motor.
Document requests for repair to the Maintenance Department.
Park tow motor immediately if any safety issues occur.
Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in the area of assignment.
Supply product and document the number of pallets or lumber run to the staging area.
Interact with the yard in the 'work process' area and put proper material in the staging area.
Recognize, appreciate, and deal with safety hazards inherent in the work environment.
Read a tape measure.
Perform other related duties as assigned.