Production - Forklift Operator

Crown Staffing Solutions•Highland Park, MI

13h

About The Position

The Forklift Operator supports production operations by safely operating a forklift and performing assigned tasks in the department. The role requires teamwork, problem solving, adherence to company and client safety and quality standards, and participation in continuous improvement activities. Operators perform cross-functional assignments, meet production goals, maintain work areas and equipment, record production data, and route non-conforming parts to the appropriate reprocess area. The position may involve outdoor work throughout the year and exposure to hot and cold temperatures. Ongoing training is provided in safety, quality, continuous improvement, and other job-specific areas.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and speak English effectively and perform basic mathematical tasks.
Successfully complete and pass the theory and practical training module required by the Forklift Safety Policy to obtain a forklift license.
Successfully pass a practical recertification audit every three years or as required by OSHA standards.
Ability to stand or walk for at least four hours per day.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds frequently and up to 40 pounds occasionally.
Ability to perform work below the knees and above the shoulders occasionally.
Full range of motion in the neck, shoulders, knees, waist, and torso.
Ability to perform repetitive motion for at least four hours per day and sustained motion for at least eight hours per day.
Good close-distance vision.
Pass a 10-panel drug screening, including THC testing, as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous forklift experience.
Understanding of manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with the team and participate positively in team activities.
Follow company policies and employee handbook expectations, as well as the client’s safety and health procedures.
Work safely, report unsafe conditions, and promptly report accidents and near misses.
Maintain proper ergonomics while performing assigned tasks.
Meet customer and client quality standards.
Perform daily cross-functional assignments within the assigned department according to established procedures and work guidance.
Participate in and support lean and continuous improvement programs and activities.
Meet or exceed production goals and departmental objectives as directed by the Production Team Leader.
Clean assigned work areas, return tools to their proper storage locations at the end of the shift, and report malfunctioning equipment to the Production Team Leader.
Record required production data and submit it to the Production Team Leader for entry into the MEHP data collection system.
Direct non-conforming parts to the appropriate reprocess area.
Use company radios for business purposes and maintain proper radio etiquette.
Work overtime in accordance with company policy.
Perform assigned tasks according to work guidance sheets, TPMs, and quality alerts.
Assist other forklift drivers as needed.
Complete daily forklift inspections and submit them to the Safety Department.
Change propane tanks according to established safety procedures and wear the required PPE.
Participate in the rotating schedule to update the 5S board.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Team Leader.