Forklift Drivers

Job Details

Location:

NILES, OH 44446

Position Type:
Full Time

Salary Range: $17.15 - $18.80 per hour

Job Category:
General Labor

BRT Extrusions, located in Niles, OH, is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to join our expanding Extrusions Department. Forklift Operators are essential in keeping production consistently moving forward. They will work closely with a team of drivers to ensure all duties and responsibilities are performed.

• Competitive hourly wages
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance after 90 days
• Participation in our 401K program with company match
• Paid vacation and paid holidays upon eligibility
• First‑hand training and wage increases for cross‑training completion
• Annual increases
• Formal onboarding and hands‑on training through a new training department for selected departments

• Discuss with previous, current, and following shift of production goals and duties for the shift
• Communicate with Press Supervisors and Saw Operators throughout shift and help with any driving needs
• Keep empty and full racks of extrusions organized in staging areas
• Ensure employees in Extrusions have enough empty racks, spacers, and cardboard to keep production going
• Transport aluminum logs to Extrusion presses and ensure the safe and proper placement onto log tables
• Transport racks of scrap to Extrusion presses from other departments
• Remove full scrap hoppers from presses and dump into designated trailers, also close trailers when full
• Load and unload age ovens as required throughout the shift
• Bring non‑conforming material to disposition area when a red HOLD tag is seen or upon request
• Dump hoppers of trash from extrusions if needed
• Communicate with team of operators by radio
• May communicate and direct the Tug Operator on production needs
• Stage racks, logs, and press necessities before shift change
• Move product/materials manually as required
• May be asked to work as a Utility worker and perform all duties and responsibilities

• Complete the Power Industrial Truck Inspection Sheet before driving for the shift
• Log into Forklift Monitor (if equipped) and perform all safety checks as required
• Operate Forklift safely and follow all safety precautions and procedures
• Blow out radiator with air gun for preventive maintenance on Forklift
• Must obtain Power Industrial Truck training/certification through BRT
• Must be recertified in the driving certification every 3 years through BRT
• Able to read and understand production tickets
• Must have strong communication skills and listen to instructions throughout shift
• Must be able to drive at a consistent pace to keep production moving
• Have knowledge of locations in the building and staging areas
• Report any unsafe issues/accidents on Forklift that need addressed to Supervisor/Manager/Forklift Maintenance and follow all Company incident/accident reporting procedures
• Must maintain good attendance
• Must be willing to participate in all required job and/or employment related trainings, including safety and technical or role or tool specific trainings

This position requires the individual to work in a factory/manufacturing environment. Temperatures may fluctuate from hot to cold and noise level is high. An individual in this role must be able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, turn, climb, and push frequently. They must be able to work above ground level for long periods of time and remain stationary for approximately 75% of the time.

They must lift 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally. Effective verbal and written communication skills are required, and the role requires following written procedures in English.

BRT is an EEO Employer