Forklift Operator DC 2nd Shift

New-Indy Containerboard • High Point, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities. This role requires adherence to a daily production schedule and making recommendations for optimization to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals. The operator will deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time, and complete necessary paperwork and reports accurately and in a timely manner, including Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, and Quality Data. The goal is to maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed. Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Three years of forklift experience required.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can translate into efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of layouts, production specifications and product quality specifications.
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to use warehouse scanners.
• Required to maintain a current Forklift License.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for forklift in a safe manner.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed