2nd Shift Forklift

Description

The Forklift Operator has the primary task of unloading, loading and moving raw materials and finished product into and throughout the facility.

Essential Functions

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them in assigned locations
• Locate and move stock to pallets for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Carry out basic maintenance tasks on the forklift including, battery charging and/or refueling.
• Communicate any mechanical or electrical faults with the vehicle immediately to Supervisor
• Manually pull lumber material for CNC operators (not daily)
• Cut scrap (not daily)
• Change out scrap and fluff boxes (not daily)
• As time allows, may be asked to cross train on shaping
  
  

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Standing and walking on production floors which are concrete for 8-hour shifts.
• Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, stooping, twisting, pushing, pulling frequently though out the work shift
• May be required to lift up to 50 lbs
• May not have allergies to plastic/poly and/or cardboard
• Ability to work in hot/cool work environment (regularly outside)
• Ability to work in a noisy work environment
  
  

Floors may become slippery from ‘fluff’ that is a bi-product of the production process

Requirements

• Ability to read and communicate in English to follow and understand work instructions
• Ability to use simple math using addition, subtraction, division, multiplication and understanding percentages and fractions.
• Great attention to detail
• High level of hand/eye coordination
• Sense of urgency to meet production schedules
• Ability to strictly adhere to all safety standards
• Ability to work independently as well as with others
• Ability to distinguish colors
• Reliable transportation to arrive at work on a daily basis
• Basic computer literacy
• Valid and current forklift certification
• Solid prior work history
• Good prior attendance record