Forklift Operator

Ravagon Manufacturing • Baytown, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Forklift Driver is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and accurate production and warehouse operations by transporting finished products, packaging materials, and production by-products throughout the facility. This role ensures uninterrupted production flow by supplying packaging lines with materials, relocating finished goods and purge material to designated areas, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and accurately completing required documentation. The Production Forklift Driver works closely with Packaging Operators, Packaging Leads, and Supervisors to uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards while providing operational flexibility to support packaging activities as business needs require.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED (Required)
• Minimum 1 year experience in Warehouse or Manufacturing environment (Required)
• Minimum 1 year experience driving a forklift (Required)
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to departmental work instructions and procedures. (Required)
• Knowledge of proper PPE requirements (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Good math, language, and reading skills (Required)
• Entry-level proficiency with technology, including the ability to learn and effectively use business software, mobile devices and operation systems (Required)
• Demonstrates excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization. (Required)
• Must be able to read, write and speak English (Required)

Nice To Haves

• Double forklift (Preferred)
• bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (Preferred)

Responsibilities

• Use a forklift to move product from packaging line and/or into a bay location
• Report any visual damage or deficiencies to Packaging Operator and /or Packaging Lead
• Accurately fill out any required paperwork for a production run
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner
• Keep floor clean of any pellet's/wood shavings in between orders
• Move purge from the line to required areas
• Move full purge pallets to required locations
• Keep empty pallets stocked at the line by retrieving them from truck yard
• Be able to fill the Packaging Associate roll when needed
• Work safely and follow all company rules and policies concerning safety and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the packaging lead or packaging Supervisor

What This Job Offers

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