Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator in Fairfield, NJ
 1st shift 6am-2:30p at $18.50 per hour
 Full-time, Benefits, and Weekly Pay

 Impact Workforce Solutions is hiring for a Full-Time Forklift Operator (Stand-Up) in Fairfield, NJ. Impact is proud to offer an industry leading benefits and wellness package, with eligibility for some programs beginning Day 1!
 Our positions are full-time, year-around employment with paid training. We offer:
 5 Days of PTO
 6 Paid Holidays
 Up to 50% of health insurance premiums paid by Impact
 Access to a retirement plan, financial fitness, and employee savings programs
 GENERAL PURPOSE
 This position is responsible for safely operating various machining, production, and assembly operations to produce high-quality manufactured parts or assembled production. Also, this position will have the ability to set up or make minor adjustments to various machines.
 DUTIES AND

ACCOUNTABILITIES
 Correctly setup and operate various machines, follow the production and quality procedures following prints and checking materials for defects, maintain production materials, inspect product to ensure high quality. Able to run various different types of equipment.
 Perform minor adjustments and daily maintenance to equipment
 Participate on Continuous Improvement Teams
 Provide training to other associates
 Basic or routine troubleshooting
 Able to operator material handling equipment: (Forklift, Stand Behinds, Trucks)
 Ability to work with minimal supervision
 Conduct machine and production changeovers as required
 Certified to operate various workstations/positions within the facility to meet production needs
 Inspect measurements and product to ensure quality and accuracy
 Transport the product to the correct location when completed
 Update all completed work in the correct system per the schedule
 Ability to understand and execute verbal instructions regarding duties to be performed
 Ability to perform and demonstrate all manufacturing procedures after training.
 Assist with other duties within the department and/or other work stations/departments when necessary
 Complete clean-up responsibilities and maintain work station according to 5S procedure
 Demonstrate our five core values of Integrity, Customer Responsiveness, Innovation, Passionate Contribution & Empowerment and Continuous Improvement
 Understand workplace hazards and take steps to proactively prevent and report hazards or injuries in the workplace. Cooperate in safety programs, initiatives, and investigations
 JOB REQUIREMENTS
 Essential

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
 Demonstrated ability to use and interpret measurement tools such as tape measure, micrometers and calipers
 Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, blueprints, BOM's and associated procedures
 Ability to follow directions and work with minimal supervision
 Flexibility and willingness to adapt to frequently changing priorities/tasks
 Demonstrated mechanical aptitude
 Basic math skills and problem solving skills
 Ability to operate some or all of the following types of equipment:
Presses, Laser Turret, Welder, Table Saws, Edgers, Paint Sprayers, Mills and other Manufacturing Equipment as needed
 Ability to identify and communicate basic process improvements
 Must possess high level of attention to detail
 Works well in a Team Environment
 Capability to Train others
 Ability to work well in a team environment
 Provide training to other associates
 The ability to make decisions on imperfect information
 The ability to multitask and bias towards actions
 Proven reliability - attendance and punctuality
 Must understand basic lean principles - 5S, Kanban
 Ability to use the following hand tools: drills, screw drivers, hammers, etc.

Minimum Education and Experience

Required:

Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
 Two years of previous experience in operating specific specialized equipment outside of Milestone or two years of demonstrated experience operating a variety of different types of machinery.
 WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for 8 hours/day while making coordinated movements of the hands and fingers to grasp/pinch and manipulate objects.

Note:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
 EOE
 Thank you for your interest in Impact Workforce Solutions, we are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and participate in the E-Verify eligibility confirmation program.