What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator/Material Handler position at Bushnell Truss?
Our business is growing and we need good people grow with us. We area truss manufacturing plant and we are hiring for a full-time forklift operator.
Job Duties are:
- Dumping waste bins
- Loading truss packages on trucks
- Assist with organizing the yard and keeping inventory of packages in the yard
- Assist with the production team and bring material to their station
- Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
- Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
- Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
- Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
- Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
- Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
- Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
- Get on and off the forklift numerous times per day to strap packages and adjust tension straps on existing packages.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must be dependable and reliable
- At least 1 year of forklift driving experience
- Must understand and be able to communicate in English, including but not limited to, reading and interpreting order forms and selection labels. Basic reading, writing and arithmetic skills are required
- Must be in good physical shape to get on and off the forklift numerous times a day
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions in various weather conditions for 8 - 10-hour shifts
- Must be willing or able to obtain forklift certification
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- We are a drug free workplace. Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen.
Salary is based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour
Expected hours: 45 – 50 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18