Lift Truck Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
The Lift Truck Operator is responsible for moving materials within the Plant RP in Ringgold, GA. This role involves operating a lift truck to transfer materials between manufacturing lines, storage locations, and WIP areas. The operator will also be responsible for recording storage locations, completing daily check sheets, managing shipping materials, and packaging finished goods. Additional duties include operating a floor sweeper and baler, assisting with inventory counts, changing lift truck batteries, and maintaining a clean work environment. The position requires adherence to all safety regulations and may involve performing duties of other operators as needed.
Requirements
- Must have the ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math.
- Must be able to pass a color blindness and vision test.
- Must be familiar with current computer systems and software.
- Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained.
- Must be able to mount and dismount lift truck up to 100 times a day.
- Must have adequate depth perception.
- Must be able to withstand changes in temperature and humidity.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Must be able to sit for 12-hours a day.
- Must complete yearly LTO recertification program.
- Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and plant specific safety rules and regulations.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience operating powered industrial machinery for 12+ months.
Responsibilities
- Moving materials from manufacturing lines or storage locations to WIP areas or other assigned areas.
- Recording storage locations on the interplant transfer (IPT) next to appropriate product numbers.
- Daily completion of lift truck check sheets.
- Remove, collect and properly dispose of shipping materials including pallets, straps, cardboard, and bolsters.
- Strap and package finished goods and work in process (WIP) as needed.
- Operate floor sweeper when needed.
- Assist with performing inventory cycle counts as needed.
- Changing lift truck or other PIT batteries as needed.
- Assist in keeping the entire facility clean.
- Performing the duties of other LTO’s when necessary.
- Maintaining a neat and orderly work space.
- Operate baler in recycling of raw materials.
- Safely complete other assigned duties as needed.
- Maintain all recycling containers and dumpsters.
- Maintain all trash dumpsters and cans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
