Forklift Operator

Job Description

Partners Personnel has partnered with a leading Plastics Manufacturing Plant in Wichita, Kansas. We are hiring for two critical roles for a long-term, direct-hire opportunity:
Forklift Operator and Packaging Specialist

Position: Forklift Operator / Packaging Specialist

Pay Rate: $17.50

Shift/

Hours:

• 1st shift – 7am – 3:30pm
• 2nd shift – 3pm – 11:30pm
• 3rd shift – 11:00pm – 7:30am

Shift Differential: .20c

Schedule: Monday through Friday

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere strictly to corporate and plant safety protocols, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Efficiently and accurately load trucks, securing products to meet customer specifications and prevent damage during transit.
• Operate the forklift to handle materials with precision, including loading and unloading from pallets, skids, or other lifting devices.
• Monitor material usage on the production floor and ensure timely replenishment of raw materials to support uninterrupted production.
• Weigh materials and products accurately, and record data meticulously to maintain precise inventory and tracking.
• Conduct regular inventory checks, and perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, and tying of products to ensure proper organization for distribution.
• Unload and stack materials using the forklift, ensuring proper stacking techniques to optimize space and maintain material integrity.
• Track and report production metrics, such as packaging speed and accuracy, to ensure targets are met and identify areas for improvement.
• Address and correct any packaging defects or issues identified during the inspection process, ensuring that reworked items meet quality standards before they are distributed.

Requirements:

• Valid forklift operator OSHA certification with 1-2 years of experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Understanding of safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lift, stack, and stand for extended periods.
• 1-2 years of experience addressing and correcting any packaging defects or issues identified during the inspection process.
• 1-2 years of experience and commitment to maintaining high standards of performance, including punctuality, attendance, and dedication to meeting production and safety goals.

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