Forklift operator

Champion Home Builders, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title: Fork Lift Operator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary: Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by

performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be

assigned. May be required to perform non-receiver duties on a temporary basis.

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to
  
  

be moved.

• Opens containers. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks,
  
  

and shelves by hand.

• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent
  
  

shifting or damage in transit.

• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area in a timely
  
  

manner to assist production team in meeting production time lines.

• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals
  
  

crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.

• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on
  
  

daily production sheet.

• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases,
  
  

bales, or other containers.

• Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist.
  
  

Competencies

• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have a great work ethic
• Must foster a safe work environment at all times
• Must live the Champion Operating Principles
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous Fork Lift Operator experience desired
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment desired
  
  

Certifications

• Must have a current Fork Lift Certification.
• May need a current Tow Motor License if involved in moving trucks on plant site.
  
  

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified

applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,

religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin,

genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected

characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program