What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Drivers position at AtWork - Warren?
Forklift DriversLocation : Sterling Heights, MIShift : 3rd (6 : 00pm-5 : 00am) - production - $17.50 / hr $1.50 shift premium = $19.00 / hrMandatory over-time on Weekends as needed
- You will be working in the yard, production, and shipping. This means you MUST be comfortable working in the heat, cold, rain, snow and must be flexible with your department
- Forklift Operators will be required to use standard diesel of propane powered forklifts or telescopic forklifts primarily assigned to unload materials and supplies necessary for the plant operation; move palletized bagged materials from a conveyor line to the storage yard; load both flatbed and box trucks for shipping using either portable loading ramps or operating off the ground.
- Work safely and responsibly and follow all safety policies and procedures
- Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance
- Moving palletized materials throughout the storage facility
- Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed.
- Follow shipping instructions and load trucks with proper materials to complete orders
- Move & stack pallets in the correct storage areas
- Lift and carry boards between pallets while stacking
- Align pallet stacks vertically and safely
- Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling
- Examine bag products to verify conformance to quality standards
- Perform work according to accepted procedures and practices
- Change out propane tanks or fill with diesel fuel depending on the type of forklift
- Keep accurate records of production data
- Communicate all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the work environment to the Supervisor
- Other work as required and assigned
- Responsibilities and Duties
- Must have forklift experience
- High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote a safe workplace
- Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses
- Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English
- Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production / warehouse workplace and outside year round
- Must be able to lift and carry 20-25 pounds regularly
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Qualifications and Skills
- At least 3 years of forklift experience in manufacturing
- Must have a forklift license
- Must be willing to undergo a background / drug test.For immediate consideration, apply first then call / text Jennifer at 586-275-7248. Include your first / last name and the position you are interested in.
Salary : $18 - $19