Forklift Operator

• Works safety to prevent on the job injuries by wearing personal protective equipment at all times
• Helps train new technicians by demonstrating job processes, answering questions and reporting trainees progress to the leader
• Works safety to prevent on the job injuries by reading SD sheets and complying with all requirements for handling of materials
• Works safely to prevent on the job injuries by always being aware of their surroundings and aware of moving objects and maintaining safe distances
• Works safely to prevent on the job injuries by attending training programs on topics such as personal protective equipment, handling chemicals, lockout-tagout, fire safety and equipment, wet floors, objects in motion, JSA's, etc.
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Transports materials and items from production areas to storage or to other designated areas
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, or other stock items and distributes items to production areas
• Inspects each pallet picked up for visibly damaged product
• Transports stored items within the warehouse
• Loads and unloads trailers of palletized product
• Keeps work area clean and removes trash from work area floor
• Keeps work area aisles/exits clear and free from obstructions
• Follows instructions for safe lifting/carrying of various sizes, shapes, and weights
• identifies/reports defective equipment
• Reports all job-related injuries to supervision
• Uses computer to enter records
• Mandatory overtime may be required
• May perform other duties as required

• Forklift Experience Required - 1 year+
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• if no high school diploma or GED one year of manufacturing/Forklift experience is required
• Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes is highly desirable
• Ability to follow directions and be detail oriented is required
• Willingness to work in a team oriented environment and flow to the work as requested
• Obtains and maintains forklift license by completing forklift training class and taking written test for initial license

Knowledge and experience in manufacturing processes is highly desirable

competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment