Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

YORK CONTAINER COMPANY MIDWEST•Gilberts, IL

10d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The forklift truck operators are responsible for the movement of products from the production lines to the trailers. Trailers are loaded to customers’ requirements and as well as in ways to ensure transport of damage free products shipped to the customer.

Requirements

Prior work experience in a manufacturing facility or a fast-paced working environment.
Previous experience operating a clamp truck or forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required.
Ability to handle large, heavy, and delicate materials with care and precision.
Work any shift, overtime hours and weekends as needed
Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
Calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
Read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
Work within a team and effectively communicate with others.
Excellent verbal communication skills while using handheld radios and headsets.
Basic computer literacy, including the ability to enter and retrieve data using touchscreens, HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), or inventory/production/scheduling systems.
Work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
Must Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift, bend, and perform physical tasks.
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to operate various powered equipment such as forklift/clamp truck.
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience 3+ years in a corrugated manufacturing environment operating roll clamp/forklift truck.
Strong understanding of corrugated manufacturing operations and mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts safely and efficiently after successful completion of required certification and testing.
Read and interpret loading summary/manifest sheets to ensure accurate product distribution and shipment.
Utilize RF scanning systems to identify, track, and verify products.
Palletize products for shipment as required, ensuring compliance with customer-specific pallet requirements.
Load trailers in a manner that ensures product stability and damage-free delivery, using appropriate load securement methods.
Handle all materials in accordance with company quality assurance standards.
Safely manage various unit configurations to prevent product damage during handling and transport.
Identify and report high-risk products or loads to the Superintendent or Shipping & Receiving Manager.
Communicate load discrepancies or issues to Team Leads or Warehouse Manager for prompt resolution.
Complete all required documentation, including pallet verification and shipment paperwork.
Perform and document pre-operation forklift inspections; report maintenance issues as needed.
Pull and stage orders accurately for warehouse releases and shipments.
Load and unload products from trailers as required.
Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts and stock verification.
Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures for defective or unsafe equipment.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Support continuous improvement efforts by following best practices and providing feedback on processes.
Foster a collaborative learning environment that promotes skill development and team success.
Assist in training and mentoring team members by sharing knowledge of processes, procedures, and best practices.
Support the training and onboarding of new and existing employees by effectively communicating and demonstrating company processes and procedures.
Ability to define problems, collect data/facts (observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources) and draw reasonable conclusions
Ability to deal with various situations
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.
Perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.