Laborer, Manufacturing ​/ Production, Forklift Operator

Summary

The Laborer will primarily focus on the visual inspection, transportation and packaging of final work product according to customer specification.

• Adheres to plant and department safety rules, safely operate all equipment and tools, identifies and reports safety problems, corrects when possible.
• Transports material from production through final packaging, via forklift or other manual and mobilized equipment.
• Load and unload material for shot blast operations or other value-added service.
• Package material into drums, Gaylords, boxes or super sacks according to customer specification, this includes adherence to weight specification.
• Identify product through labeling and stencils.
• Perform visual quality inspection of product.
• Unload trucks with incoming materials.
• Maintains a clean work environment.
• Performs miscellaneous functions as needed in various departments.

• Education and Experience:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Education and Experience:
  
  2-4 years' experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment preferred.
• Competencies:
  
  Experience operating forklifts preferred.
• Competencies:
  
  Must have attention for detail, including basic math skills with the ability to add and subtract accurately.
• Competencies:
  
  Proficient in the basic use of a computer to facilitate the entry and completion of work orders.
• Competencies:
  
  Able to use basic hand tools.
• Competencies:
  
  Must physically be able to frequently lift up to 35 lbs. with frequent bending.
• Competencies:
  
  Able to multi-task with shifting priorities and multiple interruptions.
• Competencies:
  
  Must be willing to work shifts and overtime as needed, including 12-hour shifts.
• Competencies:
  
  Performs other related duties as assigned.

The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be able to frequently reach overhead, bend/stoop, push/pull, twist, stand, walk, perform repetitive hand movements, and lift and/or carry up to 35 lbs.
• Frequently required to operate a forklift and hand tools.
• Visually must be able to inspect product.

Works primarily in a manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, flames, water and extreme heat and cold. Occasional exposure to vibrations and noise.