Forklift Operator
About The Position
Rand Whitney Containerboard is a local, family-owned business committed to the community and sustainability. This position supports the safe and efficient preparation of raw materials for recycled-paper manufacturing. The role unloads trucks, inspects and stocks incoming material, loads the conveyor according to company specifications, and tracks inventory using a computer. The company will train employees, and describes the position as a potential career in a stable work environment or an entry point into paper manufacturing. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Eligible to work in the United States.
- Good computer skills and ability to track inventory using a computer.
- Ability to communicate with all team members and adhere to safety regulations.
- Team-oriented, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to multitask in an environment with frequently changing priorities.
- Ability to operate a forklift, clamp truck, and/or bobcat.
- Ability to meet company quality and performance standards for the job.
- Ability to complete tasks that require a particular speed or productivity quota.
- Ability to follow process protocols and apply established protocols in a timely manner.
- Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks for extended periods, including lifting, walking, climbing, pushing, twisting, stopping, and pulling.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in hot, humid, cold, and noisy industrial conditions, confined spaces, and heights.
- Ability to work in a tobacco-free environment and wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, earplugs, a hard hat, and steel-toe boots.
Responsibilities
- Unload trucks repeatedly in accordance with established company standards.
- Operate a forklift according to standards and expectations presented in training.
- Enter all bale movements in the current computer or trucking system and publish inventory numbers.
- Inspect bales unloaded from trailers and bales being loaded onto the conveyor.
- Use an appropriate mix of bales when loading the conveyor.
- Help meet or exceed production, waste, and quality goals.
- Cut beater stock using a roll splitter or saw.
- Clean and maintain the loading area and keep the work area clean throughout the shift.
- Conduct a forklift maintenance and safety check at the beginning and end of each assigned shift.
- Follow all safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and procedures.
- Complete special projects and assignments as business dictates.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
