Forklift Operator

Mauser Packaging Solutions • Garland, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient and safe movement of materials within the warehouse. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and providing growth opportunities for its employees. As a Forklift Operator, you will play a key part in helping customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging by ensuring smooth operations and adherence to safety and environmental policies.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Lift truck license required.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and convey instructions or information.
• Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide fractions.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and size.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Must frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Able to work in a team setting.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment.
• Upholds Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to meet the expectation of our customers.
• Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a valid tow motor license.

Responsibilities

• Read work orders or follow instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Demonstrate the safe operation of a lift truck and possess a valid tow motor license.
• Move materials from storage or work site to designated area.
• Follow good housekeeping practices, ensuring raw materials/supplies are placed properly on pallets and straps are removed as needed.
• Stack finished product neatly in the warehouse with no damage, ensuring good housekeeping practices as directed by the warehouse lead shippers.
• Empty trash cans and dumpsters daily in respective departments.
• Ensure that all forklift PM and battery change logs are filled out daily and that the equipment is in proper working condition.
• Inspect the inside of truck trailers to ensure no damage or contamination prior to loading.
• Pull product and load trailers for shipment per shipping requirements.
• Complete Shipping /Receiving Documentation where required.
• Participate in the segregation and identification of non-conforming product.
• Work with line personnel to ensure smooth flow of finished product.
• Keep informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for the proper operation of the forklift.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures and observe operations to ensure a safe environment.
• Uphold Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions.
• Ensure compliance to meet the expectation of customers.
• Understand and follow Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunities for growth and development
• Diverse, forward-looking team environment
• Opportunity to work for a company striving to innovate and serve customers better
• Opportunity to help customers be better stewards of the environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees