Forklift Operator

Burnham Holdings, Inc.•Lancaster, PA

About The Position

Thermal Solutions is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator, also described as a Motorized Material Handler. Under general supervision, the employee operates sit-down and stand-up lift trucks to supply parts and materials for assembly-line operations and to move parts and finished boilers to designated storage areas. The role includes keeping assembly pick zones orderly, handling incoming and outgoing freight, and selecting loading methods that use trailer space efficiently while protecting the load. The employee maintains parts for assembly stations, replenishes work areas with materials, removes completed assemblies, and prepares stations for new materials or assemblies. The position also involves inventory cycle counts, following shipping orders and verbal instructions, and complying with OSHA-required powered industrial truck regulations. The listed duties are illustrative rather than exhaustive; related work may be assigned as directed. The position pays from $24.48 per hour and is scheduled from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM, with overtime as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, and compute rates.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate scanners.
Forklift license.
Basic blueprint-reading ability.
Ability to use and understand measuring devices and use a mobile device.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and moving loads up to 100 pounds on occasion.
Use required personal protective equipment: protective footwear (ANSI Z41 Class 75), hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, neoprene or insulated gloves when filling LP cylinders, and cloth or leather work gloves.

Responsibilities

Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts and other loading equipment.
Load and unload trucks and incoming or outgoing freight, including boilers and castings.
Supply assembly lines and workstations with necessary parts and materials.
Move completed work or assemblies out of work areas and prepare stations for new materials or assemblies.
Place parts and finished boilers in designated storage areas.
Keep assembly pick zones neat and orderly by disposing of used shipping materials in appropriate receptacles.
Follow shipping orders or verbal instructions and determine loading methods that protect loads and make efficient use of trailer space.
Perform inventory cycle counts.
Follow OSHA-required powered industrial truck regulations.
Perform related work as directed, commensurate with this or lesser-rated labor grades.