1st Shift Forklift Operator
3 Months ago • All levels
Operations
Job Description
The Forklift Operator I is responsible for moving materials from inventory to production and back, maintaining accurate paperwork and records, and providing materials to production departments based on schedules. They also move materials between stations, package finished goods, and manage finished goods in the yard or warehouse. They assist with production bottlenecks, perform basic equipment maintenance, complete checklists, maintain inventory organization, and follow safety procedures. The role requires a minimum of 9th-grade education, with a preference for a high school diploma or GED. Forklift driving experience and knowledge of math and inventory techniques are preferred. The candidate must be licensed and at least 18 years old.
Good To Have:
- Forklift driving experience.
- Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques.
Must Have:
- Move materials between inventory and production.
- Maintain accurate paperwork and records.
- Follow forklift rules and policies.
Job Summary
Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
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- Moves material in process from one station to another if necessary
- Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels material
- Moves finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse
- Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs
- Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment
- Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns
- Maintains rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean
- Completes production records as required
- Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
- Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
- No minimum experience is required however, forklift driving experience is preferred
- Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred
- Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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