Forklift Operator Union
About The Position
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks in a production and warehouse environment. The role includes loading and unloading raw materials and finished goods, transporting materials to designated areas, supplying production lines, and removing finished goods from production lines. The operator must obtain and maintain in-house forklift certification and follow safety requirements and personal protective equipment guidelines. The position reports to the department Manager. It operates in a fast-paced, structured, and supervised production plant with moving equipment, noise requiring hearing protection, and temperatures that may be very hot or relatively cold. The listed shift is 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM. Work may also be required on weekdays, weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight, and holidays, with overtime scheduled as needed.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write job instructions in the acceptable language(s) for the location.
- Ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Ability to demonstrate basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
- Forklift certification by an approved Refresco trainer.
- Experience operating a forklift.
- High school certification or equivalent (GED).
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
- Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
- Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
- Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
Responsibilities
- Follow health and safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, required personal protective equipment, and food quality and food safety guidelines.
- Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas; validate quantities using Blind Count Sheets or SAP transactions.
- Use SAP through forklift-mounted Vehicle Mounted Units to perform loading, unloading, and other warehouse functions.
- Operate powered industrial trucks safely in a high-paced environment and maintain in-house forklift certification.
- Supply raw materials to production lines and remove finished goods from production lines as needed.
- Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and follow battery-changing or propane-tank-changing safety procedures.
- Perform other driving activities as directed by leadership.
- Clean and maintain work areas throughout the shift.
- Represent the company in a positive manner.
- Perform production machine operation duties as needed.
- Participate in safety audits and inspections to help ensure a safe working environment.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with company match
- 12 paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off
- Well-being benefits
- Discount and Total Reward Programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
