Forklift Operator - Night Shift - Aerospace

Position Overview

We are looking for technically skilled candidates with excellent attention to detail for the position of forklift operator. Forklift operators are responsible for optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency, scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs, among other duties

This role is identified as requiring ITAR (International Traffic in Arms Regulations) compliance; therefore, qualified candidates must meet the definition of a U.S. Person (per EAR Part 772 and ITAR 120.15):

• An individual who is granted U.S. citizenship, or
• An individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence (i.e., a "Green Card" holder), or
• An individual who is granted status as a "protected person"

Forklift Operator Responsibilities:

• Loading and unloading materials in a manufacturing setting
• Transporting material scrap to designated location(s)
• Transporting materials to different locations within the facility
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation
• Inspecting for damages to vehicles
• Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs
• Perform general clean-up tasks to keep work area clean and free of excess debris
• Operating and managing technical equipment
• Identifying workplace safety hazards
• Adhering to safety management standards
• Adhering to production schedules

Forklift Operator Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• Previous forklift experience required
• Valid forklift certification (Accurus Provided)
• Excellent hand-eye coordination
• Mathematical aptitude
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in a combination of locations including office and the manufacturing shop environment where working conditions vary significantly; use of mandatory personal protective equipment (PPE) is required and may include eye and hand protection, safety footwear, and hearing protection. Respiratory protection may be required.

The employee will be exposed to:

• Excessive noise (regularly)

• Dust, smoke, fumes/vapors (regularly)
• Extreme temperatures (occasionally)
• Hazardous equipment including forklifts, hand tools, cranes or other lifting devices, complex machining centers and other equipment used in a machine shop environment (occasionally)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

To perform the essential functions of the role, employees must be able to perform the following activities with or without reasonable accommodations:

• Regularly stand and walk throughout the facility, stand for long periods to perform job duties
• Regularly lift, carry (short distances), and push/pull up to 100 pounds using peer assistance and/or other lifting & material-handling equipment
• Occasionally reaches overhead and reaches out or down to perform duties
• Frequently climb steps, stairs, or ladders
• Occasionally bend, crawl, stoop, squat, or kneel
• Frequently uses hand or fingers to manually inspect parts, tighten hardware & fixtures, and operate tools and material handling controls
• Visual acuity to interpret readings on gauges and other measuring devices

The use of PPE, including hearing protection, eye and hand protection, and use of safety footwear is required

This position is classified as safety-sensitive.

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices.

Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Thank you for considering Accurus for your next career opportunity.

We appreciate your interest in Accurus Aerospace; however, only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

Accurus is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) employer and participates in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. Please see our website for more information on employment practices.

Please note that Accurus only accepts applications submitted through our online recruiting system. For information on disability accommodations for applicants, please visit our career page.

All job offers are contingent upon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal…