Forklift Operator

Niagara Bottling•Dallas, TX

65d•Onsite

About The Position

Team member safely and efficiently operates motorized forklift to load and unload trucks, to pull pallets of finished product from production lines and places finished product in warehouse as directed by onboard WMS system. Essential Functions Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device. Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production area. Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallets on truck; moves pallet to production location. Mains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies. Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets. Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods. Mains safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations. Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Requirements

0 Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
0 Years – Experience in Position
0 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
The proven ability to safely operate a sit down motorized forklift.
The ability to navigate within a WMS system.
High School Diploma or GED or equivalent work experience
Forklift certification
Minimum Professional Proficiency in a foreign language

Nice To Haves

2 Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
2 Years – Experience working in Position
2 Years – Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Associate's Degree
Full Professional Proficiency in a foreign language

Responsibilities

Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
Plans supply and material requirements by studying production schedule; scheduling deliveries to production area.
Retrieves supplies and materials by studying specifications; locating and verifying supplies and materials; secures pallets on truck; moves pallet to production location.
Maintains inventory in production area by anticipating and tracking usage. Monitors inventory by reporting discrepancies.
Clears production area by securing and moving finished pallets; moving empty pallets.
Documents actions by logging movements of supplies, materials and finished goods.
Maintains safe work environment by watching out for foot traffic; following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
Keeps forklift operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance; calling for repairs.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job.