Forklift Operator

Overview

Consider joining the Pennex family as a Forklift Operator - Night Shift at our Wellsville, PA location. The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently transports materials using the forklift, which is a powered industrial truck equipped with forks or a platform for lifting and carrying heavy objects.

This position works a 12-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM on rotating days and weekends.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, extrusions, or logs and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Loads and unloads trucks as required.
• Empties trash containers as needed.
• Places empty baskets on wheels for saw crews.
• Empties scrap hoppers, separating alloy 6061 from 6063 as directed.
• Loads and unloads heat treat ovens and moves metal to next department or area.
• Follows proper procedures, starts Age Ovens selecting proper cycles. Completes documentation and charts as required.
• Monitors Age Cycles periodically to assure proper operation.
• Ensures forklift is maintained in a safe working order. Reports defects or problems to shift supervisor. Completes preventive maintenance and corresponding paperwork as directed.
• Replaces propane bottle refueling forklift as required. Places empty bottle in proper storage area.
• Assists with maintaining a neat and orderly plant, insuring aisleways are kept clear. Performs general housekeeping duties as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

Education

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

Experience

• One or more years of experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to perform these operations using units of American weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• Must attend and pass Forklift Operators Safety course.
• Must possess a valid Forklift License.
• Must be authorized to work in the US; visa sponsor ships are not available.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Must have regular attendance.

Environmental Hazards

Physical

• The employee is regularly required to stand.
• The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to sit and use hands.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Work Environment

• The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles and extreme heat.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Perks of the Job

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Generous allotment of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Competitive wages plus performance-based bonus opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement
• Daily pay available

Why Our People Love Working Here

• Purpose-driven, friendly, open, and respectful culture
• Shared core values of safety, integrity, caring, and growth
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discount program with hundreds of partner brands
• Wellness incentive program
• Regular employee celebrations and events

Who We Are

Founded nearly half a century ago, Pennex continues to see rapid growth as a leading provider of quality aluminum cast products and extrusions. With state-of-the-art technology and facilities across Ohio and Pennsylvania, we’re proud to offer the capabilities and expertise to cast billet, extrude custom shapes and fabricate finished components for customers across a range of markets -…