Production Forklift Operator - Nights

Ravagon Manufacturing•Baytown, TX

About The Position

The Production Forklift Operator supports safe, efficient, and accurate production and warehouse operations by transporting finished products, packaging materials, and production by-products throughout the facility. The role helps maintain uninterrupted production flow by supplying packaging lines with materials, moving finished goods and purge material to designated areas, keeping the work area clean and organized, and completing required documentation accurately. The operator works closely with Packaging Operators, Packaging Leads, and Supervisors to meet safety, quality, and productivity standards and provides flexibility to support packaging activities as business needs require. The position requires forklift operation in a production or warehouse environment, adherence to work instructions and safety/PPE policies, and the ability to perform Packaging Associate duties when needed. The work takes place in a shared, constantly noisy space with temperatures that vary by season, including exposure to heat, humidity, and cold. The role involves standing, walking, squatting, bending, climbing, carrying, reaching, lifting up to 55 pounds, and working around industrial machinery and elevated platforms.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment.
At least 1 year of forklift-driving experience.
Knowledge of and adherence to departmental work instructions and procedures.
Knowledge of proper PPE requirements.
Basic computer skills.
Good math, language, and reading skills.
Entry-level proficiency with technology, including the ability to learn and use business software, mobile devices, and operating systems.
Excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work in a shared space with constant noise and in varying temperatures, including heat, humidity, and cold.
Ability to stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach throughout the shift; lift up to 55 pounds; climb straight incline ladders; access elevated platforms; and work around industrial machinery.
Sufficient hand and finger dexterity for packaging, equipment operation, and documentation.
Adequate vision, including color vision, to identify materials, labels, and safety indicators.
Ability to work extended periods in a hot, noisy, and physically demanding environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience driving a double forklift.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Move products from packaging lines and/or into bay locations using a forklift.
Report visual damage or deficiencies to the Packaging Operator and/or Packaging Lead.
Complete required production-run paperwork accurately.
Carry out assignments accurately, safely, and on time.
Keep the floor clear of pellets and wood shavings between orders.
Move purge from the line to required areas and move full purge pallets to their required locations.
Keep empty pallets stocked at the line by retrieving them from the truck yard.
Fill the Packaging Associate role when needed.
Follow company safety and PPE rules and policies.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Packaging Lead or Packaging Supervisor.