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Forklift Operator - 8 Hr. - 1st Shift

THE NEW-INDY GROUP
Hickory, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Job Details

Job Location

NC- Hickory (2) - Hickory, NC

Position Type

Full Time

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

First Shift

Description

SUMMARY : Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
  • Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
  • Locate stock before the start of the run.
  • Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time
  • Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
  • Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
  • Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
  • Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
  • Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to - production data, machine operational status, safety data, quality data.
  • Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.
  • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

    • WORK ENVIRONMENT

  • The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
  • Exposure to wet and humid conditions.
  • Exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
  • Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

    • CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

  • Required to maintain a current Fork Lift Operator License.

    • OTHER DUTIES

    Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

    Qualifications

    SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

  • Manufacturing experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
  • Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
  • Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset.
  • Prior work experience as a forklift operator preferred.
  • Knowledge of product quality specifications
  • Knowledge equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
  • Maintain a clean and safe environment
  • Forklift certification per OSHA standards.

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