Forklift Operator
About The Position
POSITION PURPOSE: This position will assist the production team in the manufacturing of lawn fertilizer and ice melt products. RESPONSIBILITIES: Labeling, sticker application and packaging preparation Handling packaging materials and finished product Drive forklift to move product around the production area and warehouses Maximizing warehouse space regarding finished product, packaging and raw materials Load outbound trucks accurately, safely and efficiently, signing load sheet when complete Unload inbound trucks and railcars accurately and efficiently, meeting all unload deadlines and delivering all BOL paperwork to the production foreman Operation of manual production lines Operation of loader to fill ingredient hoppers or transfer from hoop shed storage Identify and report any product quality or equipment issues to supervisor General housekeeping of equipment, production areas and warehouses as directed Perform equipment maintenance as directed Follow all safety policies and procedures and make safety a priority in completing work tasks. Paying particular attention to forklift operations, seatbelt use and LOTO – lock out tag out procedures. Perform other duties as assigned by production foreman and other managerial staff
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be an insurable driver
- Must be able to operate forklifts, loaders and conveyors
- Must be available to work extended hours seasonally or as needed
- Be self-motivated in completing work tasks and have the willingness to assist teammates in their work to gain efficiencies and meet production deadlines
- Must attend all required safety and educational training
- Be energetic, detailed oriented, able to adhere to deadlines in a timely manner
- Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Ability to climb ladders, rail cars, stairs, and bins
- May also be required to work in confined spaces
- Must be able to work in an environment with dust and raw materials used in production of fertilizer and ice melt products
- Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position
Responsibilities
- Labeling, sticker application and packaging preparation
- Handling packaging materials and finished product
- Drive forklift to move product around the production area and warehouses
- Maximizing warehouse space regarding finished product, packaging and raw materials
- Load outbound trucks accurately, safely and efficiently, signing load sheet when complete
- Unload inbound trucks and railcars accurately and efficiently, meeting all unload deadlines and delivering all BOL paperwork to the production foreman
- Operation of manual production lines
- Operation of loader to fill ingredient hoppers or transfer from hoop shed storage
- Identify and report any product quality or equipment issues to supervisor
- General housekeeping of equipment, production areas and warehouses as directed
- Perform equipment maintenance as directed
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and make safety a priority in completing work tasks. Paying particular attention to forklift operations, seatbelt use and LOTO – lock out tag out procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by production foreman and other managerial staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
