Forklift Operator- 3rd Shift

Ice Industries • Lacassine, LA

5d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator supplies and stages production lines with necessary materials, packaging, dunnage, and equipment, removes finished goods, unloads incoming steel coils, and loads trucks with finished goods. The role operates in a safety-sensitive manufacturing environment and uses forklifts and overhead cranes to move materials and support production.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 2+ years of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with vendors and people at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to self-motivate, solve problems, and work in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide inches and pounds using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply logical understanding to follow written, oral, or diagram instructions.
• Must possess and maintain a valid forklift operator's license issued by the company.
• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.
• Must be able to bend at the waist and knees, walk, and stand for extended periods; lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; bend, stoop, crawl under or over, and frequently climb stairs.
• Must have close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in inventory control.
• High school diploma or GED and 2+ years of forklift operating experience in a manufacturing environment are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery and use a forklift and overhead crane to safely place metal coils on and off an unwinder according to proper procedures.
• Move, tag, and store materials and finished goods in designated locations, stacking them safely and properly.
• Unload inbound trucks after ensuring they are appropriately docked and chocked.
• Load outbound trucks, ensuring products are loaded with an even distribution of weight.
• Empty scrap tubs throughout the shift as needed.
• Complete and maintain required documentation.
• Before each shift, verify and document that equipment and vehicles are in safe working condition, including checking fluids and safety devices.
• Perform other assigned incidental and related duties, projects, or assignments that support the plant.

What This Job Offers

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