Forklift Operator (Finance)
Current openings for 1st and 2nd shift.
1st shift = 6:00am-2:30pm
2nd shift = 2:00pm-10:30pm
W age range for this position is $21.00-$23.00 per hour. Wage is based on experience.
Essential Functions:
- Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
- Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines Transport finished jobs or goods into correct areas
- Move pallets of goods for jobs in process to appropriate area as needed
- Place finished goods which are on a designated pallet to the correct location
- Accurately complete forklift operator's checklist
- Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
- Confer with managers to ensure coordination of other production lines
- Conduct a physical inventory of all corrugated materials by performing daily cycle counts
- Perform inventory audits on a daily basis or as needed
- Maintain a clean and safe work area by moving empty pallets to a designated area, and by keeping neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
- Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
- Adhere to daily production schedule, and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals
- Assist other forklift operators as necessary and serve as backup to Shipping Lead Person
- Complete necessary reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data
- Assist supervisors on the production floor to maintain a safe work environment
- Perform all functions accurately as required in our WMS system
- Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors
Performance Measures and Outcomes
Adherence to safety policies and procedures Quality of work Production goals
Education/Certification
Forklift license
High school diploma or equivalent
Work Experience Desired
- Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
- Prior work experience as a forklift operator
Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
- Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
- Ability to effectively work in teams
- Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
- 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
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or graphic form
- Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
- Ability to consistently produce at a high level
- Ability to work with plant management for required results
- Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job
