Forklift Operator Stock-2Nd Shift

Job Details: AMP - BRYAN, OH 43506 | Position Type:
Full Time | Education Level: High School | Salary Range: $21.00 - $23.32 Hourly | Travel Percentage:
None | Job Shift: 2nd Shift | Job Category:
Manufacturing

An effective Forklift Operator holds safety as a value, demonstrates safe work practices in all they do, and has no hesitation notifying anyone of an unsafe situation. They can work as a cohesive team and have the skill to identify problems and recommend improvements to provide quality, on-time products to our customers. They utilize a stand-up lift truck to move material, components, WIP, and finished goods in a production setting.

• Follow all company safety guidelines, practices, and procedures. This includes the proper use of personal protective equipment when required.
• Operate lift truck in a safe manner to move material, as required, throughout the plant. Requires frequent movement on and off the lift truck to carry out tasks.
• Conduct a safety inspection before operating lift truck and notify supervisor of any safety concerns.
• Maintain an accurate and constant flow of material to the operator and remove processed parts from the machines.
• Lift and move baskets of parts using a hand cart, pallet jack, electric mule or lift truck.
• Maintain equipment such as tape machine, stapler, utility knife, etc. and lift and move totes of parts using a hand cart, pallet jack, electric mule or lift truck.
• Manage the flow of boxes on the conveyor system and effectively troubleshoot issues with the automated palletizer.
• Palletize cartons on skids and move to appropriate areas.
• Conduct random inventory counts and stage product for shipment to outside vendors.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Always maintain cleanliness of equipment and workstation areas.
• Work with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Targeted reduction in waste of all forms (time, materials, labor).
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, group leads and business unit managers.
• Create and continually improve upon a culture of teamwork, accountability, and trust by modeling expectations and providing positive feedback to drive desired behaviors.
• Document and submit performance reporting as required.
• Gain knowledge and keep up to date on safety and quality regulatory notices.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance and punctuality per company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
• Must be able to work well with others and in a team atmosphere.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Must be flexible with work schedules and work overtime as required.
• Must be willing to obtain a forklift license.
• Must demonstrate a willingness to learn and be an active participant in training.

• Minimum High School Diploma, GED or one-year equivalent experience required.
• Prior experience working in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• Experience operating hand tools and a stand‑up forklift is a plus.
• Capable of growing in knowledge and demonstrating competency in your job.

• Continuous mental and visual requirements when operating a lift truck.
• Must be able to read process tags and recognize a variety of parts.
• Must know sequence of machining processes.
• Ability to communicate well in both verbal and written forms.
• Ability to generate reporting documents and participate in team meetings.
• Self‑motivated with ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Good general ability with use of computer touch screens and written documents.
• Basic math skills, ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to stand while operating a lift truck for extended periods of time, walk, use hands to feel or handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Reach and lift with hands and arms; talk, see and hear.
• Moderate to heavy physical labor required to lift and move cartons of parts.
• Ability to use and maintain equipment such as tape machine, stapler, etc.
• Ability to lift and move parts using a hand cart, pallet jack,…