Production Forklift Operator - Nights

Ravago Americas•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, relocating finished goods and purge material to designated areas, keeping the work environment clean and organized, and completing required documentation accurately. The operator works with Packaging Operators, Packaging Leads, and Supervisors to uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards and provide operational flexibility as packaging needs require. The position requires operating a forklift, reporting visible damage or deficiencies, completing production-run paperwork, maintaining floor cleanliness, moving purge materials, and stocking empty pallets at the line. The operator may also fill in for a Packaging Associate and perform additional duties assigned by the Packaging Lead or Packaging Supervisor. There are no supervisory responsibilities.

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 and ability to learn and use business software, mobile devices, and operating systems.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and work across organizational levels.
Ability to work in a shared space with constant noise and in varying temperatures, including heat, humidity, and cold.
Regularly stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach throughout the shift.
Ability to lift up to 55 lbs.
Ability to 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

Use a forklift to move product from a packaging line and/or into a bay location.
Report visual damage or deficiencies to the Packaging Operator and/or Packaging Lead.
Accurately complete required paperwork for a production run.
Carry out assignments accurately, on time, and safely.
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 designated locations.
Keep empty pallets stocked at the line by retrieving them from the truck yard.
Fill in for the Packaging Associate when needed.
Follow company safety rules and policies, including PPE requirements.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Packaging Lead or Packaging Supervisor.