Forklift Operator

JOB SUMMARY:

Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that’s second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.

Responsibilities include assisting in maximizing workflow and throughput by taking a direct role by ensuring the correct parts and components that are of acceptable quality at designated locations when production requires them. Also taking a responsible role in housekeeping in assigned Department’s areas.

• Receive material from suppliers that could require:
  Hand receiving (40 lbs. maximum weight by hand). Hand Truck, Pallet Jack or Fork Truck
• Verify that incoming material is correctly labeled, and count is correct
• Inspect received material/components to ensure Polaris Marine standards are met.
• Repair or return material/components that do not meet standard as directed
• Relocate material to required location in warehouse or point of use as required
• Verify that material that is being delivered for installation is correctly labeled and count is correct
• If Forklift assigned perform Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services as directed on powered fork lifts
• Maintain a safe, organized and clean working environment by complying with safety procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job.

• At least one year of forklift/material handler experience
• Able to sit, stand, walk, and use hands regularly
• Work inside in congested areas and outside in seasonal weather
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and bending frequently
• Must be able to lift and handle up to 50 pounds of material

• Ability to be cross trained

• Safety glasses
• Gloves
• Seatbelt on forklift

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled