Forklift Operator

USG Corporation•Bridgeport, CT

13d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operator role is responsible for adhering to safety and housekeeping requirements in a plant warehouse setting. This role involves using a forklift for timely loading and unloading of finished products and raw materials, and from the production line. The operator will interpret customer orders to pull, stage, load, and check materials for accurate and timely shipment. Responsibilities also include recording shipping data, troubleshooting and performing basic maintenance on equipment, and actively participating in plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives. Adaptability to scheduling requirements, including shiftwork and overtime, is expected.

Requirements

Able to safely operate a forklift in a manufacturing setting.
Ability to inspect and troubleshoot the forklift to detect issues and maximize operational availability.
Ability to interpret verbal instructions and written documents such as customer orders.
Ability to apply basic computer skills required for data entry and reporting.
Proficiency at accurately recording shipping data.
Possess basic maintenance skills needed to help service equipment.
Effective teamwork and communication skills needed with all co-workers.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

Adhere to all safety/housekeeping requirements within a plant warehouse setting.
Use of forklift in the timely loading or unloading of finished product and raw materials to/from trucks/railcars, and from the production line.
Interpret customer orders so as to pull, stage, load, and check materials in a manner that ensures accurate and timely shipment.
Recording of shipping data and other results in the manner required.
Troubleshoot and apply basic maintenance skills to help service equipment.
Take an active role in all plant safety and continuous improvement initiatives as required by supervision.
Adaptable to scheduling requirements including shiftwork, assignment of overtime, working weekends, etc. where applicable.