Receiving Forklift Driver

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for the efficient movement of materials between inventory and production, ensuring correct paperwork and production records are maintained. This role involves supplying production departments with necessary materials according to schedule and moving finished goods to the inventory yard or warehouse. The operator also assists with production bottlenecks and performs general preventive maintenance on equipment.

Must Have

• Move material in process from one station to another if necessary
• Band, wrap, and/or pack finished goods, and label material
• Move finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report any problems or concerns
• Maintain rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean
• Complete production records as required
• Follow forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum 9th grade basic education

Good to Have

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift driving experience
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques

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

• 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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