Forklift Operator; Plant

Position Summary

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state‑of‑the‑art can‑making technology, this high‑speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and retrieval of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies within the Aluminum Beverage Can Manufacturing Plant and warehouse. This role is critical to maintaining production flow, organizing inventory, and preparing finished can loads for shipment.

• Safe Operation:
  Safely operate a forklift (and potentially other motorized equipment like walkie riders or clamps) to move materials throughout the plant, adhering strictly to all safety protocols and traffic control procedures.
• Loading/Unloading:
  Load and unload trucks, ensuring shipments are verified against manifests and handled without damage.
• Raw Materials:
  Transport and stage raw materials (e.g., aluminum coil, chemical supplies, tooling components) to the correct production line staging areas as required by production schedules.
• Finished Goods:
  Move finished, palletized can loads from the Palletizer area to the warehouse or designated shipping lanes.
• Inventory Accuracy:
  Perform cycle counts and ensure proper documentation and scanning of all material movements into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or inventory tracking software to maintain high inventory accuracy.

• Certification & Inspection:
  Conduct mandatory pre‑shift and post‑shift forklift inspections (e.g., fluid levels, brakes, horn) and report any mechanical issues immediately. Must maintain a current, valid forklift operator certification.
• Storage:
  Stack and store finished goods and raw materials correctly and safely in designated rack locations, ensuring stability and adherence to height and weight restrictions.
• Compliance:
  Strictly adhere to all plant safety rules, including pedestrian safety, traffic flow patterns, and equipment operating procedures.
• Housekeeping:
  Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organization in the warehouse, staging areas, and around the docks, removing debris and ensuring clear aisles.

• Production Support:
  Assist Production Technicians by moving and supplying necessary operational materials (e.g., tier sheets, top frames, cleaning agents) to the production lines.
• Documentation:
  Complete daily logs, checklists, and inventory forms accurately and legibly.
• Collaboration:
  
  Communicate effectively with supervisors, shipping/receiving clerks, and production personnel regarding material needs and delivery timelines.

• Commit to ensuring the health/wellness of our employees and product
• Ensure the jobs/operations are completely safely to protect employees and to ensure the sustainability of company equipment/machinery
• Ensure the security of the workforce and sustain any client confidentiality requests
• Deliver timely and efficiently without hindering quality of services and work to ensure the team’s success in meeting our client delivery schedules
• Team centered to perform your job successfully while identifying ways to help others be successful too; willingness to learn; works at a fast pace, actively pursues tasks or direction; willing to work extended hours and adapt to changing work schedules as well as assignments; determines what work needs to be done without instruction; takes action to complete additional work that is beneficial to the team without being instructed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Required – High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Preferred – Minimum of 1‑3 years of experience operating a forklift in a fast‑paced manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.

• Certification:
  Must possess or be able to successfully complete and maintain valid forklift operator certification as required by OSHA and company standards.
• Safety Focus:
  Unwavering commitment to safety procedures.
• Physical Ability:
  Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform…