Forklift Operator 1st Shift - Press Department

Lasko Products • Franklin, TN

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for keeping the press running by safely delivering the correct material at the right time. This role involves material flow, coil handling, ensuring material accuracy, inventory control, and adhering strictly to safety protocols. The operator will perform daily forklift inspections, drive controlled in high-traffic areas, keep loads low, stable, and secure, and sound horns at intersections. They must also wear appropriate PPE, including steel-toe boots, safety glasses, and gloves. Quality expectations include ensuring no damaged material during transport, no mixed materials at the press, and reporting defects immediately. Success metrics focus on zero safety incidents, no press downtime due to material, accurate material delivery, and maintaining a clean and organized work area according to the 5S standard.

Requirements

• Safely deliver the RIGHT material at the RIGHT time.
• Use proper attachments for moving coils.
• Verify Coil ID, Heat number, Thickness / Grade.
• Check for damage (dents, rust, broken bands).
• Ensure material accuracy (grade, thickness, finish).
• Double-check labels before staging.
• Scan or track materials.
• Keep staging & storage areas organized.
• Report shortages or mismatches immediately.
• Perform daily forklift inspection.
• Drive controlled in high-traffic areas.
• Keep loads low, stable, and secure.
• Sound horn at intersections.
• Wear PPE: steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves.
• Ensure no damaged material during transport.
• Ensure no mixed materials at press.
• Report defects immediately.
• Keep aisles clear.
• Store coils in designated areas.
• Maintain clean workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with 5S standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver coils, sheets, and blanks to the correct press.
• Remove finished goods and scrap bins.
• Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out) material handling.
• Prevent line stoppages by ensuring timely material delivery.
• Move coils safely using proper attachments.
• Verify Coil ID, Heat number, Thickness/Grade.
• Check coils for damage (dents, rust, broken bands).
• Ensure RIGHT material is delivered to the RIGHT press.
• Prevent mix-ups in grade, thickness, and finish.
• Double-check labels before staging materials.
• Scan or track materials for inventory control.
• Keep staging and storage areas organized.
• Report shortages or mismatches immediately.
• Perform daily forklift inspection.
• Drive controlled in high-traffic areas.
• Keep loads low, stable, and secure.
• Sound horn at intersections.
• Wear required PPE: steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves.
• Ensure no damaged material during transport.
• Ensure no mixed materials at the press.
• Report defects immediately.
• Keep aisles clear.
• Store coils in designated areas.
• Maintain a clean workspace.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries with bonus potential
• 401(k) match
• Wellness incentives
• Robust health coverage

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed