Pattern Storage Forklift Operator

Elyria & Hodge Foundries • Elyria, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Foundry work is tough. It takes grit, it takes hard work, and it takes people who can think on their feet and solve complex problems. Are you up to the task? Our history dates back to 1905, when we began to produce castings in Elyria, Ohio, for the machine tool, gas engine and other industries. Our Hodge Foundry location began operation in 1876 and built a reputation for quality casting from its Greenville, Pennsylvania location. The two foundries joined to form a single company in 2008, which is today known as Elyria Foundry. We are a fast-paced, technically advanced, customer-focused operation creating high-quality, American-made products and we’re looking for individuals who are eager to learn and contribute to the Team! Position: Pattern Storage Forklift Operator Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: Operate forklift to properly load and unload material/patterns to and from manufacturing and shipping areas. Stack loads accurately and safely at all times Comfortable moving material in and out of racks Ability to maneuver in congested areas while operating in a safe manner. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities: Prior forklift experience required. Must have valid state driver’s license. Established skills in operating equipment in a safe manner. Demonstrated competency in loading, unloading, and stacking materials. High school diploma or GED preferred. Work Environment and Physical Demands: Heavy manufacturing environment Indoor and outdoor climate conditions during all seasons and in varying temperatures. Perform physical activities that require use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking stooping and handling materials. Ability to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs. Job Type: Full Time. Hourly, non-exempt. This job description is in no way intended to state or imply that these duties, responsibilities, qualifications, skills, abilities, work environment, and physical demands (hereinafter referred to as “duties”) are the only duties to be performed and some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required at the sole discretion of Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry. Elyria Foundry|Hodge Foundry provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Requirements

• Prior forklift experience required.
• Must have valid state driver’s license.
• Established skills in operating equipment in a safe manner.
• Demonstrated competency in loading, unloading, and stacking materials.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to properly load and unload material/patterns to and from manufacturing and shipping areas.
• Stack loads accurately and safely at all times
• Comfortable moving material in and out of racks
• Ability to maneuver in congested areas while operating in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED