Shipping Forklift Operator
About The Position
SUMMARY: Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift. Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs. Locate stock before the start of the run. Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards. Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner. Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed. Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals. Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: production data, machine operational status, safety data, quality data. Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Manufacturing experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
- Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
- Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset.
- Prior work experience as a forklift operator preferred.
- Knowledge of product quality specifications
- Knowledge equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Forklift certification per OSHA standards.
Responsibilities
- Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries
- Move materials to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks
- Operate and care for forklift in a safe manner
- Complete and document a forklift inspection form
- Locate stock before the start of the run
- Deliver stock to machines safely and on time
- Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards
- Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner
- Maximize equipment utilization
- Adhere to daily production schedule
- Complete necessary reports
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
