Forklift Operator, 3rd Shift, 10P - 630A

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Garland, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for reading work orders or following instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. This role requires the safe operation of a lift truck and a valid tow motor license. The operator will move materials from storage or work site to designated areas, ensuring proper placement on pallets and maintaining good housekeeping practices. Responsibilities include stacking finished product neatly in the warehouse without damage, emptying trash cans and dumpsters daily, and ensuring forklift preventative maintenance and battery change logs are completed. The operator will also inspect truck trailers for damage or contamination prior to loading, pull product, and load trailers for shipment according to requirements. Completing shipping/receiving documentation, participating in the segregation of non-conforming product, and working with line personnel for a smooth flow of finished product are also key duties. This role may involve relieving personnel for breaks and covering opposite-shift vacations. The operator must stay informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures, particularly for forklift operation and battery handling. Upholding site and corporate environmental policies, ensuring compliance with customer expectations, and understanding Hazard Materials Regulations are also essential.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or 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 to multiply and divide fractions.
Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, 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.
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
Frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
Must frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds.
Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments.
To be able to work in a team setting.

Nice To Haves

Covers opposite-shift vacations.

Responsibilities

Reads work orders or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
Demonstrates the safe operation of a lift truck and possesses a valid tow motor license.
Moves materials from storage or work site to designated area.
Follows good housekeeping, and raw materials/supplies are placed properly on pallets.
Stacks finished product neatly in the warehouse with no damage and ensures good housekeeping practices.
Empties trash cans and dumpsters daily in respective departments.
Ensures that all forklift PM and battery change logs are filled out daily and that the equipment is in proper working condition.
Inspects the inside of truck trailers to ensure no damage or contamination prior to loading.
Pulls product, and loads trailers for shipment per shipping requirement.
Completes Shipping /Receiving Documentation where required.
Participates in the segregation and identification of non-conforming product.
Works with line personnel to ensure smooth flow of finished product.
Relieves personnel for breaks as required.
Covers opposite-shift vacations.
Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for the proper operation of the forklift.
Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to ensure a safe environment.
Upholds Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
Ensures compliance to meet the expectation of our customers.
Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training.