Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Forklift Operator

Full‑time, Monday thru Friday with overtime required when necessary, including some weekends.

This is an hourly position with growth potential! You will be responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift.

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Strong desire to learn and grow in a state‑of‑the‑art, fast‑paced environment.
• At least 6 months experience operating a sit‑down forklift in a fast‑paced environment.

• Work at a fast‑pace delivering stock and removing finished goods from machines.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form at the start of each shift, notify supervisor if repairs are needed.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete all necessary reporting in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage by utilizing a computer‑based inventory system.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintain good housekeeping.
• Additional duties assigned as necessary.

• Competitive compensation plan, full benefits package, paid vacation, and paid holidays.
• Benefit eligibility within one month of hire, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD, FSA, Pre‑Paid Legal & Identity Theft.
• 401(k) with company match after 90 days.
• Wellness reimbursement program within one month of hire.
• No waiting period on 9 paid holidays annually.
• Paid vacation days after 6 months.

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy, calculate figures such as percentages, measurements, volume and rate, and apply concepts of high school math.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form and to solve problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Understanding of product layouts and production specifications.
• Understanding of product quality specifications.
• Knowledge of quality standards.

May be required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License.

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear; use hands to manipulate objects; reach, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise.

Performance is measured against operating standards in quality, cost, safety, customer satisfaction, and productivity; against personal growth goals set annually; against employee relations criteria such as appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication; and against creativity through participation in advancing the business with new and innovative ideas.

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