Position Summary: The Production Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operation of the forklift. For stacking material, loading of trailers, and emptying full containers throughout the facility in an efficient and safe manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for organizing material in the warehouse.
• Perform pre- and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with Company policy to ensure windows, lights, mirrors are clean, and equipment is in proper operating condition.
• Responsible for loading of product in supersacks or gaylord boxes for safe movement and storage.
• Coordinates with supervisor to empty full containers and trash bins throughout the day in and around the facility.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is always operationally ready to minimize down time.
• Follow all required safety policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following traits or skills while on the job.

• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Experience and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior related experience in forklift operation.
• Minimum of 1 year of prior experience working at a site regulated by OSHA.
• Good time management skills to ensure assigned responsibilities are completed in an efficient and safe manner.
• Good follow through ability; ability to adhere to work schedule and follows through on challenges as they arise.
• Ability to adhere to Company policies and rules set forth; promotes the Company’s safety standards; does not take inappropriate risks.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs
• Ability to climb up and down stairs
• Must complete and pass OSHA's requirements for forklift certification (powered industrial truck) training as set forth in 29 CFR 1910.178.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Well organized with a focused attention on detail.
• Demonstrate good attendance with the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as required.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The work environment is on the plant floor. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud and we do expect employees and visitors to wear issued personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection while on the plant floor.

We are a 24/7 process operation. The work schedule for this position is dictated by the need to manage and react to issues on the shifts. The planned schedule for this position is:

• Day Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, rotating days off, working every other weekend.
• Night Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, rotating days off, working every other weekend.

This position will require the following physical demands. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• There will be moderate lifting, (up to 50 pounds), standing and walking for several hours at a time.
• Frequently required to: stand, climb stairs, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl; work near moving mechanical parts; work around fumes/airborne particles; work in high, precarious places; exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather); exposure to outside weather conditions.
• Continually required to: talk or hear; utilize hand and finger dexterity; utilize close and distance vision; color vision; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Metal toed safety shoes – Employee Provides
• Hard Hat/Bump Cap – Company Provides
• Hi-Viz Safety Vest or Shirt – Company Provides
• Safety Glasses – Company Provides
• Hearing Protection - Company Provides Ear Plugs