What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Elwood Staffing?
Description
Forklift Operator
Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.
Company Profile
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What's in it for you?
Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including :
- Medical / Vision / Dental / Rx plans
- Holiday Pay
- Teladoc (online care)
- Referral Bonus Incentive
- Weekly Pay
- 401k
- And More!
Forklift Operator Details :
Job Summary : Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility. Skills and Competencies : Ability to drive a forklift- Ability to lift 50 pounds- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment. Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot / cold / rainy weather.
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities : Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate. Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift- Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory- Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required- Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory- - Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required- Meets quality and quantity standards- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels
Forklift Operator Qualifications :
Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment-
Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carriers trucks in a safe and efficient manner. any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel
Salary : $18
