Forklift Driver

Position Title

Forklift Operator

$20 per hour

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before the start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and is backup to Shipping Lead Person.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to:
  Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

High school diploma or GED.

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Knowledge of product layouts and production specifications.
• Knowledge of product quality specifications.
• Knowledge of quality standards.

Required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit. Regular lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Vision requirements: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet/humid conditions, occasionally high places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration. Noise level usually loud.

• Operating standards – meet or exceed standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity.
• Personal growth – goals developed and agreed upon yearly.
• Employee relations – evaluated on behaviors associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.
• Creativity – evaluated by active participation in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas.