Forklift Operator

Crown Staffing Solutions•Brownstown Township, MI

About The Position

The Forklift Operator works in a production environment, supporting department operations and production goals while following company and client safety, quality, and conduct policies. The role includes operating a forklift after completing required training and licensing, assisting other forklift drivers, and performing routine inspections and related equipment and work-area tasks. Ongoing training is provided in safety, quality, continuous improvement, and other job-specific areas. This listing remains open for future opportunities, and resumes are reviewed continuously.

Requirements

Read, write, and speak English effectively and have basic mathematical skills.
Successfully complete and pass the theory and practical training module required by the Forklift Safety Policy to obtain a license and operate a forklift.
Successfully pass a practical recertification audit every three years or as required by OSHA standards.
Pass a 10-panel drug screening that includes THC testing as a condition of employment.
Be able to stand or walk for at least four hours per day.
Be able to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Be able to perform work below the knees and above the shoulders occasionally.
Have full range of motion in the neck, shoulders, knees, waist, and torso.
Perform frequent repetitive motion for at least four hours per day and sustained motion for at least eight hours per day.
Have good close-distance vision.
Be able to work outdoors year-round, with exposure to hot and cold temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift experience.
Understanding of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with the team and participate positively in team activities.
Apply problem-solving skills and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Follow company policies, employee conduct standards, and client safety and health procedures.
Work safely, report unsafe conditions, and promptly report accidents and near misses.
Maintain proper ergonomics while performing assigned tasks.
Meet customer quality standards and client requirements.
Perform cross-functional assignments in assigned department areas according to established procedures and work guidance.
Meet or exceed daily production goals and departmental objectives as directed by the Production Team Leader.
Clean assigned work areas, return tools to their proper storage locations at shift end, and report malfunctioning equipment to the Production Team Leader.
Record and submit required daily production data to the Production Team Leader for entry into the MEHP data collection system.
Direct non-conforming parts to the appropriate reprocess area.
Use company radios for business purposes and maintain proper radio etiquette.
Perform tasks according to work guidance sheets, TPMs, and quality alerts.
Work overtime in accordance with company policy.
Assist other forklift drivers as needed.
Complete daily forklift inspections and submit them to the Safety Department.
Change propane tanks according to established safety procedures and wear required PPE.
Participate in the rotating schedule to update the 5S board.
Perform other duties assigned by the Production Team Leader.