Forklift Driver

Job Details

Job Location:

Albion - Albion, IL 62806
Position Type:
Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Any

PGI is a privately held company, established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. Our supply chain network now branches across the Pacific and into South America.

Operates various motorized and hand-operated equipment (forklift, hand jack, hoist, deep reach, stretch wrapper, etc.) in order to receive, ship, warehouse or transport raw material, in-process goods or finished product to and from work centers in a safe and efficient manner.

• Loads/unloads in-coming freight/stock from truck/trailers in accordance with established operating requirements; verifies information on receiving documents with material and completes any necessary paperwork.
• Ensures that all in-bound material is located in correct warehouse location, reporting or correcting inventory errors where items are in wrong location; may use computer terminal or portable scanner to assist in determining warehouse stocking positions; prepares necessary forms to track materials to insure proper movement during production process.
• Loads/unloads finished product, in-process goods and/or material; reads, interprets and/or prepares various forms such as packing slips, bills of lading, transfer tickets, etc., to track material movement and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Ensures all orders are filled/shipped correctly and documents shipments on appropriate forms; consolidates finished products, attaching labels, P.O. numbers, address, etc., consistent with customer requirements; locates/transports in-process, finished product, scrap, etc., to appropriate areas.
• Warehouses/transports in-process or finished goods from work center to work center; locates and pulls material from location and distributes to various work centers/dock locations in a timely manner in support of manufacturing operation; performs piece and weight counts using electronic scales; prepares necessary forms to track materials being moved from and to work centers. May use computer or scanner to assist in determining warehouse stocking positions and to ensure proper storage;
  
  verifies accuracy of information and paperwork is complete.
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of equipment by performing visual checks and maintaining safety checklist; changes forklift batteries and/or refills LP gas tank as required; stacks/reorganizes material on skid prior to movement/storage.
• Responsible for general housekeeping duties in work areas.
• Follows all safety procedures and safe work practices.
• Promotes team work and may train team members in job operations, paperwork, etc.
• Assist on production lines and fabrication as needed or perform related tasks and duties assigned by supervisors.

• 1st shift M-F 6:45am-3:15pm 3rd shift M-F 10:30pm-7:00am
• Basic communication skills to receive/relay information and communicate with employees and/or supervisors regarding inventory levels, locations, etc.
• In-person interaction with co-workers and supervisors.
• Perform basic math functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
• Learn and comprehend general instructions and make some independent judgment.
• Read and write to complete required paperwork and access information on the computer.
• Determine warehouse locations using alpha-numeric coding system.
• Visually locate materials in warehouse. Read handheld scanning instruments. Visual capabilities as required by forktruck program to acquire license.
• Hand eye coordination to operate motorized equipment in close quarters on a regular basis.
• Regularly stand/sit for long periods of time.
• Frequently bend, push/pull and reach with hands and arms.
• Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Work in an industrial environment with exposure to noise, possible temperature extremes, dirt, and fumes associated with powered equipment.
• Safely operate industrial equipment and meet requirements for powered industrial equipment license.
• Must be able to maintain satisfactory record of attendance and conduct. Must be able to work any shift and overtime as required.