1st Shift Forklift Operator
About The Position
Responsible for safely operating and caring for a forklift, protecting work in progress from damage, and keeping staging areas organized. The operator brings the correct sizes and board-grade stacks to machine centers and supports production by moving stock and finished goods. The role also includes completing inspections, paperwork, reports, and inventory-location records; following the production schedule and company safety and housekeeping policies; assisting other forklift operators; and serving as backup to the Shipping Lead Person. Additional duties may be assigned by management. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with overtime on Saturdays. A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required. An in-house certification may be available after successfully passing the Lift Operator Exam.
Requirements
- A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.
- Must be qualified to properly operate a forklift.
- High school diploma or GED is listed as preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
- Prior work experience as a forklift operator.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Possibility of obtaining an in-house certification after successfully passing the Lift Operator Exam.
Responsibilities
- Operate and care for the forklift safely; be qualified to operate it properly.
- Complete and document a forklift inspection before the start of the shift and when operating a different forklift, and submit maintenance work orders for needed repairs.
- Locate stock before a production run.
- Deliver the appropriate stock to the appropriate machines safely and on time.
- Remove finished goods from machines.
- Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
- Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
- Maintain accurate stock-location records in storage areas using paperwork and computer systems.
- Maximize equipment utilization by operating machinery at available capacity and speed.
- Adhere to the daily production schedule.
- Assist other forklift operators as necessary and serve as backup to the Shipping Lead Person.
- Complete required reports accurately and on time, including production, machine operational status, safety, and quality data.
- Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety and housekeeping requirements.
- Perform additional duties assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
