Position

Forklift Operator

department

Manufacturing

reports to

Production Supervisor   


Position Summary

Transport materials throughout the facility using a forklift.                             

Essential Functions                         

  • Set operators up with product in a manner that promotes efficient throughput. 

  • Ensure operators manufacturing flow is maintained through supply and removal of containers or skids.       

  • Assist set up personnel in starting steel coils.                          

  • Remove and replace scrap steel dumpsters as needed.                           

  • Empty dumpsters into scrap trailers and accurately fill out paperwork.                            

Skills

  • Ability to operate a forklift safely in limited space.                        

  • Keen observation to determine skid change frequency.                           

  • Ability to switch priorities in daily tasks to satisfy customer requirements.             

  • Ability to work with limited supervision.                           

  • Ability to communicate and function as a team member.                

Attributes

  • Ability to grasp training agendas quickly and retain knowledge.                              

  • Reliability concerning attendance and punctuality.                            

  • Multilimb Coordination and manual dexterity allowing lifting capabilities up to fifty pounds.                            

  • Support of the Safety Policy in day-to-day activities.                                                      

Experience and Education

  • High school diploma ( or GED or high school equivalence certificate )                                                              

Other Responsibilities

In addition to listed duties, Management reserves the discretion to add or modify the duties and responsibilities of this position at will.