What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver position at Cimarron Trailers, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Forklift Operator
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
Responsible for material handling of all materials throughout the plant and around the facility
Required to move, transport, unload and stack materials and trailers safely and efficiently
Responsible for ensuring product is stocked and rotated in a timely manner.
Maintain daily checklist and daily upkeep on forklift
Responsible for moving trailers in or out of production areas as needed throughout the shift
Must verify and maintain documentation on materials received
Responsible for emptying trash and scrap containers as needed throughout the shift
Adhere to and sustain lean manufacturing processes including but not limited to 5-S, Point of Use Storage, Kanban systems, etc., in order to maintain productivity requirements and a clean, safe work area
Required to be able to float to other departments at any time as needed by the Company
Required to follow all policies and procedures as directed by Cimarron Trailers
Regular attendance is a critical function of this job
This position is considered a safety sensitive position and is subject to periodic or random scheduled fitness for duty exams and / or drug or alcohol screening.
Education and Experience :
Experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment
Forklift Certification
Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :
Must be able to read a tape measure to 1 / 16’s of an inch
Must possess the ability to work effectively with your team and other teams.
Must be familiar with product construction and application and provide quality work at the source.
This position requires that the person be an organized individual, who is self-motivated, and can work independently.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks and or priorities and easily adapt to changing situations.
Must maintain regular work schedule to ensure product flow
Supervisory Responsibilities :
None
Physical Demands :
Required to stand and move about the facility for prolonged periods of time, including up to an entire 8 hour shift as well as any required overtime.
Able to stoop, bend, twist, squat, and kneel during the course of the day
Required to be able to climb and step onto and off of a forklift throughout an entire 8 hour shift as well as any required overtime
Frequent and repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs. throughout shift and occasional lifting of items up to 100 lbs. individually throughout the shift. Anything over 100 lbs. is team-lifted.
Required to be able to safely and effectively handle necessary tools required to perform the essential functions of the position.
Personal Protective Equipment :
Safety Glasses
Safety Shoes at all times
Hearing Protection
Required to wear seatbelt at all times while operating Forklift
Work Environment :
Combination of typical non air-conditioned plant and outdoor environment.
Exposed to any number of elements, extreme heat & cold, working in and out of doors between buildings
Exposed to loud noise throughout shift – hearing protection is required for this job
Exposed to smoke / fumes from welding operations
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.
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