Job Description
The Forklift Operator I is responsible for moving materials between inventory and production, maintaining accurate paperwork and production records, and supplying production departments with materials according to the production schedule. Key duties include relocating in-process materials, packaging finished goods, labeling, moving finished goods to inventory, assisting production with material needs and bottlenecks, performing basic preventive maintenance on equipment, completing pre-shift checklists, organizing inventory yards, and maintaining production records. The role also involves adhering to forklift rules and policies, participating in safety and continuous improvement programs, and performing other required duties.
Good To Have:
- High school diploma or GED
- Basic math skills
- Inventory techniques knowledge
- Forklift driving experience
Must Have:
- Ability to move materials in process
- Package and label finished goods
- Move finished goods to inventory
- Assist production with material needs
- Perform basic equipment maintenance
- Complete pre-shift checklists
- Maintain organized inventory yards
- Complete production records
- Follow forklift rules and policies
- Participate in safety programs
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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The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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