Forklift Operator

First Quality • Salt Lake City, UT

72d • Onsite

About The Position

First Quality Home Care Products, LLC is seeking a Forklift Operator for their facility located in Salt Lake City, UT. This role is responsible for various material handling tasks within a manufacturing and warehouse environment, adhering strictly to safety protocols and organizational policies. The operator will be involved in picking, staging, and delivering raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, as well as managing scrap and assisting with inventory and general housekeeping. The position requires the ability to operate powered industrial equipment, use data collection systems, and work effectively in a fast-paced setting. The company emphasizes continuous learning, professional development, and a mission to 'Make Things Better®'.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years of forklift experience.
• Organizational ability and effective communication skills required.
• Must be able to work overtime (weekday and weekend) as required.
• Must be able to make decisions in an independent mode.
• Must be able to articulate and clearly convey information, directions, etc.
• Must have good interpersonal and leadership skills and interface with all departments.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language and perform basic mathematical skills.
• Must be able to pass minimum required standard on all competency tests.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs. of initial force and 60 lbs. of sustained force.
• Must be able to work in indoor/outdoor environment.
• Must be able to stand and/or sit for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to repetitively ascend and descend from powered industrial equipment (tugger, forklift, etc.) up to 225 times.
• Must be able to bend, kneel, crouch and reach.
• Operators of powered industrial trucks shall be physically qualified, including normal mobility and manual dexterity; normal visual capabilities, including depth perception and field of vision; and normal hearing ability.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all Safe Work Practices (SWP) and organizational policies and procedures.
• Picks and stages raw materials for the manufacturing area.
• Pulls and delivers materials to designated areas on the manufacturing floor.
• Delivers and removes materials at reclaim areas (e.g., fluff bales).
• Picks up and delivers packaging to manufacturing lines.
• Participates in all physical inventories.
• Pulls and stages corrugate boxes for manufacturing.
• Uses the data collection system (scanners, computer, etc.).
• Secures all trailers at the dock via procedures.
• Loads/unloads trucks and trailers.
• Takes scrap and trash to dumpster or baler area, as required.
• Performs general housekeeping tasks to keep the warehouse in “tour ready” condition, including sweeping and picking up debris/trash.
• Places rejected materials and finished product in designated locations.
• Loads wooden pallets onto designated trailer, no less than 18 inches high.
• Picks up and stages empty, wooden pallets from the manufacturing floor.
• Assists in warehouse operations as needed and handles other duties as assigned (e.g., material handler).
• Transports return to stock (RTS) items from manufacturing to the warehouse.
• Completes daily pre-shift inspection of powered industrial equipment.
• Attends and participates in all training programs, meetings, etc.
• Performs cycle counts as needed.
• Stages finished product for loaders, in designated locations.
• Completes all applicable paperwork in accordance with job duties and responsibilities.
• Unloads, checks, and counts incoming raw materials.
• Places materials in designated areas within the warehouse.
• Effectively communicates (orally and written) with associates and other departmental personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (three-week minimum)
• Medical, dental and vision starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid parental leave
• Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2500)
• Bundle of joy benefit (year's worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED