Forklift

Millwood•Waco, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Millwood Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate a forklift in support of production operations. This role involves documenting material movement, stocking and unloading workstations, and ensuring dumpsters are emptied as needed. The operator will perform pre-operational checks on the forklift, adhere to safety standards, and maintain proper use of personal protective equipment. Responsibilities include loading outbound trailers, documenting shipment details, and placing pallets in designated inventory areas. The position also requires ensuring quality standards are met, identifying and reporting quality issues, and maintaining a smooth flow of material from machines to the work-in-process area. The operator will also maintain the forklift, document repair requests, and assist with housekeeping. Additional duties include supplying product, documenting runs to the staging area, interacting with the yard, and recognizing safety hazards. The ability to read a tape measure and perform other related duties as assigned is also required.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of Accellos hand held scanner with Great Plains.
Lumber grading training
Pallet repair training
Ability to manage time to ensure material flow stays consistent within assigned production.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of experience operating production machinery.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production targets.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles
Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS)

Responsibilities

Operate forklift safely in support of production operations.
Document material moved into and out of production area.
Stock and unload work stations.
Ensure dumpsters are emptied at the end of shift or as often as necessary.
Perform pre-operational check on forklift and process appropriate documentation.
Follow safety standards of performance and maintain proper use of all personal protective equipment.
Produce adequate scoring on forklift operation certification.
Score adequately on annual operation re-certification.
Load outbound trailer for shipment, document trailer numbers, carrier, type of pallet, dock, and number of pallets being shipped.
Place pallets into designated areas for inventory where there are no outbound loads.
Document material moved into and out of workstations.
Ensure quality standards are met.
Identify issues affecting quality and report all quality issues to supervisor.
Maintain a smooth flow of material from machines to "work in process" area.
Maintain a clean tow motor.
Document requests for repair to the Maintenance Department.
Park tow motor immediately if any safety issues occur.
Assist in maintaining good housekeeping in area of assignment.
Supply product and document the number of pallets or lumber run to the staging area.
Interact with yard in "work process" area and put proper material in staging area.
Maintain the ability to recognize, appreciate, and deal with safety hazards inherent in the work environment.
Possess the ability to read a tape measure.
Perform other related duties as assigned.