SLI Forklift Operator - 1st Shift
About The Position
The SLI Forklift Operator moves and handles materials within the manufacturing facility in accordance with work instructions and essential processes. The operator responds to production needs when paged, supports uninterrupted production flow, and labels and records hazardous waste and scrap containers. The role requires compliance with plant Health, Safety and Environmental rules and familiarity with the Crown Quality System and its objectives. The position reports directly to the Production Supervisor. The job involves standing and walking for 8–10 hours at a time, bending, twisting, turning, using both hands, reaching, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, and hearing. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 75 pounds and infrequently lift or move more than 140 pounds. Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus. Respirator fit-testing and wear must follow OSHA guidelines, and goggles or a face shield must be worn at all times while in the department.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Experience with safety and environmental training.
- Basic math and computer skills.
- Forklift license.
- Prior forklift experience.
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
- Ability to stand and walk for 8–10 hours at a time.
- Ability to frequently lift or move up to 75 pounds and infrequently lift or move more than 140 pounds.
- Ability to perform the described physical activities, including bending, twisting, turning, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
- Ability to meet the described vision requirements.
- Must follow OSHA guidelines for respirator fit testing and proper wear.
- Must wear goggles or a face shield at all times while in the department.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum one year of manufacturing or factory experience, preferably in a fast-paced setting.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work with others on the production floor.
- Ability to take ownership, demonstrate integrity and determination, and be flexible.
- Organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, the supervisor, and management.
Responsibilities
- Understand and follow policies, procedures, and instructions.
- Identify and report product, process, and quality-system non-conformities to lead personnel.
- Support corrective, preventative, and improvement actions.
- Use personal protective equipment when required.
- Respond to paged production areas as soon as possible to avoid hindering production.
- Transport raw materials, racks, skids, and other materials to production lines.
- Transport grids and pasted plates as needed.
- Remove finished goods from the line to maintain production workflow.
- Comply with plant Health, Safety and Environmental rules.
- Transport scrap and hazardous-waste containers to the Recycle Pad or Hazardous Waste Area.
- Transport empty scrap and hazardous-waste containers to plant locations when paged.
- Label hazardous-waste and scrap containers.
- Enter scrap and hazardous-waste data into logs daily.
- Maintain and organize racks and shelves.
- Follow the systems, procedures, and documentation of the Crown Quality System as applicable to the position and its quality objectives.
- Perform other duties and follow other instructions requested by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
