1ST SHIFT LAMINATION FORKLIFT OPERATOR

American Woodmark•Eastanollee, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

To support the operations of the plant so that they can optimize the use of all resources in meeting and/or exceeding established plant goals and client/customer expectations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/ GED preferred. In lieu of education, extensive knowledge of all processes associated within the scope of the respective team may be considered.
Manufacturing/work experience and willingness to learn to operate required position in the team assigned.
Track record of successful team support, meeting work performance expectations and commitment toward continuous improvement.
Experience performing duties in a team environment committed to positive performance and SQDC goal achievement.
Demonstrated behavior that supports the company’s core values and CITE principles.
Has excellent communication skills with knowledge of Word, Excel, and Microsoft Outlook preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow all safety, quality, production, materials and plant policies and procedures.
Demonstrate behavior that aligns with plant expectations and CITE principles.
Successfully complete all training required for operation of assigned area.
Acquire and maintain an active AWC forklift license. Previous forklift experience a plus.
Operate the forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Computer literate to include Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite of products in addition to software required of each trained role.
Communicate effectively with other team members in assigned department (lamination/warehouse team lead and utility tech, receiving forklift operator, and lamination line operator).
Read and process scheduling paperwork as needed.
Sort and identify wood parts by size and style of parts finish.
Inspect and verify material loads prior to loading at lamination line infeed or unloading from lamination line outfeed.
Perform quality checks and input data into Infinity software.
Accurately report material transactions, including scrap/salvage.
Ensure that all paperwork, documentation, reports and data entry are completed daily for assigned area.
Break down incoming bunks of raw material and hand strap bunks of finished material for transport and warehouse storage.
Create and print tickets for finished material.
Maintain warehouse integrity via transactional quality and correct placement and removal of material in the warehouse.
Troubleshoot and accurately report machine issues to maintenance and/or other support groups.
Complete PM’s for all equipment, tools and support equipment within assigned area.
Perform daily and periodic maintenance checks on the forklift and support the maintenance team during major repairs or scheduled preventive maintenance.
Responsible for keeping area to a standard that prepares it for next shift operations.
Maintain daily 5S/clean-up expectations for assigned area.
Maintain a safe work environment for self and others.
Participate on Kaizen, TPM and cross-functional team events as requested.
Cross train in other areas as requested.
Assist in all areas of departments as needed.
Train new or back-up operators using certified peer trainer tools and techniques.
Encourage team members and promote a positive attitude.
Available to work assigned schedule and shift hours as necessary to meet client/customer requirements.
Perform other tasks as directed by plant management.