Forklift Operator

Pennex Aluminum Company • Wellsville, PA

4d • $19 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Pennex is hiring a Forklift Operator at its Wellsville, Pennsylvania location. The operator safely and efficiently transports materials using a powered industrial truck equipped with forks or a platform to lift and carry heavy objects. This is a 12-hour night shift from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with rotating days. The position handles material movement and processing support, including loading and unloading trucks and heat-treat ovens, monitoring age cycles, maintaining forklift safety, and completing required documentation and housekeeping.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One or more years of experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including adding and subtracting two-digit numbers and multiplying and dividing with 10s and 100s, including with American units of weight, volume, and distance.
• Must attend and pass a Forklift Operators Safety course.
• Must possess a valid Forklift License.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must maintain regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift by using its levers and pedals to drive and control the lifting apparatus.
• Position forks, platforms, or other lifting devices around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, extrusions, or logs and transport loads to designated areas.
• Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Empty trash containers as needed and place empty baskets on wheels for saw crews.
• Empty scrap hoppers and separate alloy 6061 from 6063 as directed.
• Load and unload heat-treat ovens and move metal to the next department or area.
• Follow procedures and start age ovens using the proper cycles.
• Complete required documentation and charts, and periodically monitor age cycles to ensure proper operation.
• Maintain the forklift in safe working order, report defects or problems to the shift supervisor, and perform directed preventive maintenance and related paperwork.
• Replace the forklift’s propane bottle as required and place empty bottles in the proper storage area.
• Help maintain an orderly plant, keep aisleways clear, and perform general housekeeping duties as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) with matching contribution.
• Paid vacation and paid holidays.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discount program with partner brands.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Employee celebrations and events.
• Daily pay available.

What This Job Offers

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