Forklift Operator (Req 16649)

My Career Site•Meridian, ID

64d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Basalite Building Products, LLC is one of the largest manufacturers of concrete masonry products in the Western United States. Product lines include structural block, interlocking paving stones, engineered wall systems, retaining walls, ornamental and garden products, and a full range of sack goods. We are a proud member of the Pacific Coast Building Products Family of Companies. POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Plant Superintendent, this position loads, transports, and unloads, various materials utilizing a forklift and is responsible for supporting and demonstrating the Core Values of Integrity, Safety, Respect, Customer Focus, Quality, Innovation and Financial Success. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Requires basic math, reading and writing skills.
On-the-job training experience is required to be able to perform duties.
Ability to operate a forklift and any other equipment required to perform duties.
Ability to communicate effectively with peers, customers and superiors.
Ability to listen and follow directions.
Must be available to work overtime, when needed, including weekend shifts.
Predictable and Regular attendance is required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and inspect empty pallets to be used for daily production.
Load and keep pallet magazine dispensers loaded with empty pallet throughout the day.
Ensure pallets loaded into pallet magazine dispensers are in good shape.
Print material tags for daily production.
Place inventory in correct place.
Keep special order products in row B and C organized by project name and customer.
Arranges product in the yard and keeps product straight and orderly.
Checks all products for quality issues.
Organizes and moves pallets to various yard locations as needed.
Dumps skip buckets of broken or damaged product and waste material at the end of shift.
Help sweep all areas of the plant at the end of the shift.
Verify and reconcile paperwork for the dry side counts.
Performs daily safety inspection of forklifts.
Maintains and fuels forklift including checking and maintaining oil and water.
Maintains clean and orderly work area.
Attends safety meetings and abides by all safety rules set forth by company and governmental regulatory agencies; ensures that hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
Must be available to work overtime, when needed, including weekend shifts.
Predictable and Regular attendance is required.