Forklift Operator Job at Kronospan (Clarion)

Job Description

SUMMARY Operate a fork truck in a manufacturing/warehouse environment to safely load outbound trucks, unload incoming materials used in our process and move various materials including pallets, raw material, finished goods, containers (units), small parts, etc.

Job Responsibility

Operate multiple sizes of fork trucks depending on job
Load and unload vans, flatbeds and containers in a timely and quality minded manner
Understand warehouse operations along with material storage locations, products and processes
Utilize scan guns or computer systems accurately to facilitate material movement
Work as a team to meet goals of the Shipping department and the organization
Perform all tasks associated with maintaining a clean and safe plant and warehouse
Troubleshoot and resolve problems during day-to-day production. Understand escalation process and react accordingly and in a timely fashion
Effectively communicate with co-workers at all levels regarding daily production
utilize radio and appropriately communicate when needed
Responsible for the visual inspection of all products being moved and/or loaded/unloaded onto outbound trucks and notifying Supervisor or appropriate personnel of any damage
Work closely with all team members, supervisors and leadership to identify, report and correct existing or potential quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives

Requirements

Ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines
The ability to be flexible in duties, analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to be exceptionally self-motivated and directed, organized, and a keen attention to detail
The ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple (hot, cold, dirty, etc.) environmental conditions
Good vision with or without corrective lenses
The ability to be available for on-call and periodic overtime
The ability to frequently bend, lift (minimum 50 lbs unassisted), sit or stand for extended periods of time, kneel and move for extended periods of time
The ability to have dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize appropriate equipment and tools
Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Previous experience operating a Fork Truck preferred

Nice to have

Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing environment
Previous experience operating a Fork Truck preferred

What we offer

Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
401 (k) retirement plan with company match
Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
Life of Career training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

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