Forklift Operator

My Career Site•Prineville, OR

30d•$19 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the yard in all areas of loading/unloading in the production area. The role is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. The company is a family-owned business since 1953, a licensed, bonded, and insured non-union roofing company that caters to homeowners and small private businesses. They are looking for someone who wants to grow their career with job security and opportunities for internal advancement and career development with amazing retirement options.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year truck loading experience required
On-the-job training experience is required to be able to perform duties and become forklift certified by Basalite
Requires good communication skills and ability to listen and follow directions
Requires basic reading, writing and math skills
Requires a working knowledge of plant operating and inventory systems.
Ability to operate a forklift and load/unload trucks, trailers and other vehicles (including ramps) efficiently, quickly and safely in all kinds of weather.
Regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Loads product onto customer vehicles and trailers (all sizes), per management instruction and/or sales orders generated by customer service counter personnel.
Professionally and pleasantly instruct and/or guide truck drivers, customers when/as necessary.
Unload, stage and/or transport material to their proper storage location throughout the facility.
Sort, pack, stack and wrap products for transport or storage when/as required.
Weigh materials when necessary to ensure loads are safe and legal per regulatory standards.
Monitor and maintain yard inventory in an orderly and safe manner.
Participates in inventory count; two Saturday’s a year.
Maintain work areas according to company specifications for cleanliness and safety.
Perform clean-up work throughout the plant as assigned by the Yard Superintendent.
Perform daily routine pre-inspections of the forklift; reports problems or potential repair issues to the Yard Superintendent.
Report any damages (product, customer transport, forklift) immediately to management.
Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported to the Plant Superintendent and/or Plant EHS Coordinator and are corrected.
Regular attendance is required.