Forklift Operator

BATAVIA CONTAINER•Batavia, IL

46d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count product materials. This role requires working in a production floor setting with long periods of sitting and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The Forklift Operator will study the production schedule to determine material requirements, movements, and deliveries, while monitoring and maintaining accurate inventory. They will unload product materials from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment, adhering to documented policies and procedures for safe operation. Accurate completion of required documentation and daily checklists for vehicle operation is essential. The role involves identifying problems with equipment or vehicles, ensuring timely and damage-free delivery of materials, and maintaining good housekeeping for a safe and clean work environment. Daily equipment checks, maintaining the visual appearance of vehicles, and ensuring safe transport of product are also key responsibilities. The Forklift Operator will identify non-conforming conditions or materials, collect bill of lading, and verify quantities on incoming trucks. Support and adherence to food safety programs, OSHA regulations, and PPE requirements are mandatory. All other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager will also be performed.

Requirements

Basic mechanical skills.
Basic proof-reading and math skills.
Customer service driven and focused.
Participate in requested or required training.
Exhibit warehouse inventory knowledge.
Follow precise instructions.
Maintain excellent documentation skills.
Maintain knowledge of safety measures needed for Fork-lift Operator.
Judge distances.
Develop corrugated industry knowledge.
High school education or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Previous corrugated experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Move product materials around production floor.
Study production schedule to determine material requirements, movements and deliveries.
Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.
Unload product materials from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
Adhere to documented policies and procedures defining safe and proper operation of vehicle, as well as the safety concerns of people, product, materials and facilities.
Accurately complete required documentation as well as daily checklists for vehicle operation characteristics.
Identify problems with job related equipment or vehicles.
Ensure that material or finished product is delivered to the required destination, within the required time frame without damage to material or product.
Verify and maintain good housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
Perform daily equipment checks.
Maintain the visual appearance of the vehicles, including cleaning and painting of vehicles when required.
Ensure that product and/or material is transported in a safe, stable and efficient manner.
Identify potential or existing non-conforming conditions or material.
Collect bill of lading and verify quantities on incoming trucks.
Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to: food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.