Lift Truck Operator - Warehouse
About The Position
The WO-operator oversees the safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes in assigned areas, following operating procedures, specifications, and current work instructions. The Shipping WO-operator is responsible for the entire Shipping area. The role requires familiarity with applicable safety, environmental, and operating procedures and regulations; the ability to direct or assist other operators; and the ability to operate equipment safely and efficiently. The operator completes shipping and receiving paperwork, reads procedures and permits, writes operating logs, and uses basic mathematics and computer skills to maintain unit operations. The role also involves preparing equipment for maintenance, routine cleaning and housekeeping, responding to fires, spills, or releases, handling hazardous waste and materials, helping train newly assigned personnel, completing shift-change relief, and communicating with operators, supervisors, and management. The operator is responsible for Operator in Charge (OIC) duties in area procedures and permits and must complete assigned training and use required personal protective equipment.
Requirements
- Be alert and able to follow several items at the same time.
- Be able to read, write, and understand safety regulations and understand the meaning of chemical health hazards.
- Be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Understand basic mathematics and pressure and temperature concepts related to assigned unit operations.
- Work in accordance with the employee handbook and Company and Plant Policies.
- Complete and pass all training required by Lion Elastomers, LLC.
- Know the location and operation of safety equipment in assigned areas.
- Know and follow safe operating procedures for assigned areas.
- Wear and use required personal protective equipment, including fire-retardant clothing, hard hat, eye protection, hearing protection, respiratory protection, and hand protection, as required by the assigned area and plant procedures.
Responsibilities
- Oversee safe and efficient operation of equipment and processes in assigned areas according to procedures, specifications, and work instructions.
- Know and follow applicable safety, environmental, and operating procedures and regulations.
- Issue clear, decisive instructions and assist or direct other operators as needed.
- Complete shipping and receiving paperwork, operating logs, and necessary computer and mathematical tasks.
- Write work orders, prepare equipment for maintenance, and inspect and accept completed maintenance work.
- Perform routine cleaning and housekeeping to support area safety and product quality.
- Respond to fires, spills, or releases.
- Assist in training newly assigned personnel.
- Handle hazardous waste and materials.
- Complete shift-change relief to support safe plant operation.
- Maintain communication with other operators, supervisors, and management.
- Take responsibility for the entire Shipping area when assigned as the Shipping WO-operator.
- Perform Operator in Charge (OIC) duties in area procedures and permits.
- Complete required training and use required personal protective equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
