What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at PHB, Inc.?
FORKLIFT OPERATOR
PHB, Inc. located in Fairview, Pennsylvania, has openings for FORKLIFT OPERATORS in the Die Cast Division on both 2nd and 3rd shift.
The Forklift Operator is responsible for delivering hot metal to the machines.
Job duties will include:
- Reading and understand directions; follow oral instructions. Metal handlers must learn color-coding associated with identifying alloys.
- Operate a forklift with a bull ladle attachment safely & efficiently. Keep forklifts supplied with fuel and oil & notify supervision when servicing is required. Bull ladle operation requires keen eye/hand coordination. Metal handlers must be steady and confident as they are responsible for transporting and pouring hot molten metal. Safety is very important!
- Keep die cast machines equipped with the proper supply of metal alloy. This includes transporting hot, bar, ingot, & scrap metal to and from inspection and die cast machines, as well as filling pots with bull ladle and/or hand ladle.
- Institute metal changes by bailing pots and emptying ingot molds. Bailing a pot is physically demanding.
- Keep all furnaces/pots well supplied and attended. This includes using proper and safe metal handling practices.
- Transport equipment and supplies. Moving these materials may require heavy pushing and pulling to maneuver heavy objects into place.
- Place empty scrap hoppers at machines as needed. Empty boxes of scrap, gates, and overflows in the inspection area as needed.
- Unload incoming trucks of die casting supplies and deliver to appropriate location.
- Implement all OSHA regulations including the use of all personal protective equipment.
A full range of body motion is required, including bending, twisting, reaching, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, stepping up and down (mounting and dismounting a forklift) and wrist action. Heavy lifting is required, but assistance and mechanical devices are to be used with objects and equipment over 60 pounds.
PHB offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package.
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a resume and/or application.
PHB, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $20.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $21
