Forklift Operator
About The Position
Receives and unloads incoming materials, verifying quantity received and performing incoming inspection functions. Operates and services sit-down power forklift trucks. Load miscellaneous materials to trucks, such as scrap, empty drums, materials for other plants. Supplies production lines with necessary materials when required and moves finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations. Keeps warehouse and yard storage orderly to use available space to the best advantage. Performs daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision.
Requirements
- 2+ year(s) of experience in a manufacturing environment
- Ability to operate power forklift truck
- Comfortable working 12+ hour days
- Ability to stand/walk for long period of time
- Ability to work in a hot environment
- Ability to physically bend, twist and kneel in a safe and efficient manner
- Basic computer skills
- Basic math, reading and writing skills
- Availability to work overtime and weekends as needed
- Ability to come in early or stay late depending on production demands
- Must be able to wear required PPE
Responsibilities
- Receives and unloads incoming materials, verifying quantity received and performing incoming inspection functions.
- Operates and services sit-down power forklift trucks.
- Load miscellaneous materials to trucks, such as scrap, empty drums, materials for other plants.
- Supplies production lines with necessary materials when required and moves finished product, raw materials, parts, and packing materials to various plant locations.
- Keeps warehouse and yard storage orderly to use available space to the best advantage.
- Performs daily production cycle counts as directed by supervision.
Benefits
- Starting pay $25.42/hr. with progression and incentive pay
- Paid vacation and 13 paid holidays
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (Day 31)
- 401k with company match and retirement contributions (RIC 1–7% with 50% match up to 3%)
- Annual bonus opportunity (4% of gross wages)
- Free employee battery program (after 120 days)
- PPE, uniforms, safety glasses, safety shoes, and respirators provided
- $1,000 referral bonus (paid after 90 days)
- Fitness reimbursement program
- Recognition programs (Safety Week, Holiday Party, Tenure Awards, Spring Fling, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
