Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Multimatic•Butler, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating a forklift to support production, shipping, and receiving. The role involves loading and unloading materials, maintaining inventory using FIFO principles, assisting with packaging, and ensuring a clean and safe work environment. The operator will also be responsible for basic forklift maintenance and communication with team members and supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Must be able to operate material handling equipment at a level 6 forklift classification.
The ability to read and comprehend written work instructions.
The ability to write effective correspondence.
The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
Effectively represent the company professionally to customers, supplier and other associates within the organization.
The ability to add and subtract three-digit numbers, multiply and divide.
The ability to use and accurately read micrometers and dial calipers.
The ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools or controls; reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear.
The employee is required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
The employee is required to rotate their torso and view behind them to operator required equipment.
The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
The employee must be available to work schedule overtime and assist in emergency situations.
The employee must have the flexibility to work various shift hours and overtime if needed.

Responsibilities

Assure the cleanliness and upkeep of the forklifts they operate.
Completes daily work order activity to assure lift is in good condition and notes issues appropriately if detected.
Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets and racks.
Conveys materials from storage to designated area to support production, shipping and receiving.
Offloads material from production machines, placing product in appropriate area of warehouse.
Loads material into production line while monitoring quality of material as required.
Maintains material inventory using “First in, First out” inventory control and performs F.I.F.O. audits as required.
Assist in attaching identifying tags or labels to containers.
Removes old labels and assists with rack preparation as required.
Assist in packaging and performing shrink wrapped loads.
Assist with trash and recyclable material removal from the plant.
Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
Assures production materials are properly stored in 5-S locations.
Assure aisles and exits are clear from obstructions.
Maintains good communication with fellow drivers and supervision to minimize downtime.
Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or designee.