Forklift Operator

POSITION TITLE: FORKLIFT OPERATOR

REPORTS TO: Warehouse Manager, Warehouse Supervisors

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift. Unload trucks, stage on floor, supply machines with material.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Operate and care for the forklifts in a safe manner. Must be qualified and certified in house at VPC to properly operate the forklift.

Follow and adhere to all safety standards strictly.

Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift

and report maintenance issues to supervision for needed repairs.

Be able to operate the forklift and handle various size units of material without pallets.

Unload trucks, maintain accurate counts, and assure that what is being received and unloaded matches the bill of lading.

Locate stock before the start of the run.

Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time according to production schedule.

Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.

Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.

Take units off the end of the main production line and stage in a safe and orderly manner.

Stage units in the finished goods area as instructed by warehouse manager or supervisor.

Load trucks according to plan and instruction.

Maintain accuracy while loading trucks.

Assist other forklift operators as necessary when instructed by supervisor or warehouse manager.

Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.

Candidates are PREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy. Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate. Able to apply concepts of high school math.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or graphic form. Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

The individual must have a working knowledge of the following:

Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Product layouts and production specifications

Product quality specifications

Quality standards

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required to maintain a current Lift Truck Operator License, and valid current drivers license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20