Forklift Drivers

Job Details

Job Location:

NILES, OH 44446

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $17.15 Hourly

Days and Midnights available. 12 hour shifts. 2 days on, 2 days off, every other weekend.

Important Requirement: Applicants must be able to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug screening, including THC testing.

BRT Extrusions, located in Niles, OH, is a growing aluminum extrusions company. Employees grow as we grow. We offer competitive hourly wages, medical, dental and vision insurance at 90 days, participation in our 401K program with company match, paid vacation, and paid holidays upon eligibility. We provide on‑the‑job training and wage increases for cross‑training completion, annual increases, and formal onboarding. We promote from within for many positions.

• Discuss with Group Leader and or Manager of production goals and duties for the shift.
• Read and follow a hot list of orders and dies.
• Keep racks of extrusions/bundles organized in staging areas by order/die/length.
• Set full/empty racks on wheels for employees.
• Remove scrap racks from department and place in designated areas.
• Bring non-conforming material to disposition area.
• Transport bins of spacers and empty bins when needed.
• Dump hoppers of wood and trash in designated areas.
• Communicate with team by radio.
• Move product/materials manually as required.
• May help other departments with driving needs throughout shift if asked.

• Must be willing to work as a Utility Worker if necessary.
• Perform the Forklift Inspection before driving for the shift.
• Log into Forklift Monitor 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 with fluctuating temperatures and high noise levels. The role involves walking, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, climbing, and pushing frequently. Employees may work above ground level for long periods and must move 25 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally. The role requires strong verbal and written communication, reading and following written procedures in English, and staying aware of movement and noises around them.

About 75% of the time is spent stationary.

Qualifications details are pending.

BRT is an EEO Employer.