What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator (1st Shift) position at Pioneer Metal Finishing Jobs?
Company Overview
Pioneer Metal Finishing is the leading surface engineering company in North America. For 75 years, we’ve delivered consistent, quality metal finishing solutions for mission-critical applications. Our advanced surface modification technologies and scalable execution improve the performance of mission-critical products and enhance brand value for companies in the healthcare, automotive, and industrial markets. We encourage you to learn more about opportunities with Pioneer Metal Finishing and join our team today!
Overview
Job Summary
Assists in coordination of warehouse organization, neatness, and accessibility. Makes deliveries to customers when needed. Loads and unloads chemicals and common carriers.
With the potential to cross-train into racking and blasting
Essential Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Displays prompt and accurate delivery of parts, paperwork, and/or tooling to designated areas via forklift, handcart, or manually
- Check received goods to purchase orders, freight bills, delivery tickets, etc., against part number, quantity, description, weights, and sizes.
- Reports any discrepancies or damage to the team leader or supervisor
- Reacts to and expedites rush orders and other conditions that affect work output
- Helps in production to rack, un-rack, and pack as needed and workload dictates
- Checks product to paperwork
- Keeps work area and equipment clean, safe, and orderly
- Assist with keeping all tooling, material storage, and production areas in a neat and orderly condition
- Works safely at all times and complies with safety regulations
- Offers suggestions relative to improvements on methods, procedures, housekeeping, safety, etc.
- Operates all material handling equipment in a manner that ensures the utmost safety of all employees
- Performs other miscellaneous job duties and related functions as needed
Work Environment
- Sharp parts, sharp tooling, heavy carts, occasional hot and cold temperature and humidity levels, heat from ovens, moderate noise levels, limited hand and air tool use, compressed air
- Repetitive lifting up to 50 lbs. unassisted
- Various chemicals used in process
Education/Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required
- Must possess basic math skills
- Ability to read, comprehend and write English on documents such as work orders, safety instructions and dispositions of parts.
- Ability to speak English sufficiently to allow for adequate communications in emergencies and to allow for effective cooperation with team mates.
Benefits Summary
We offer the following benefits to All Employees immediately upon hire:
- Next-Day Pay: Don’t wait for payday; access your daily pay the next day!
- Quarterly Incentive Program: Paid based on hours worked and business results
- Paid company holidays
- Shift Differentials for 2nd and 3rd shift
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Program
- On-the-Job Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Recognition and Rewards program
- Fun Recognition Events and more!
Full-Time Employees (30 hours per week) may participate in the following benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (Eligibility begins on the 1stof the month, following your start date)
- Paid Time Off: 80 Hours earned your first year
- Company funded Health Reimbursement or a Health Savings Account up to $3,000
- 401(k) plan with a company match up to 4% of bi-weekly contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Additional benefits for employee purchase: life insurance, critical illness, voluntary accident, and accidental death & dismemberment
- LiveHealth Online, virtual doctor visits
