Forklift Operator I

Job Description

Shift: Night
Shift Premium Amount: $1.20
Pay Rate: $17.85

* Verifies and keeps records on incoming shipments and prepares items for shipment.
* Monitors incoming materials, comparing identifying information and counting, weighing and/or measuring items to verify accuracy.
* Put away inbound items. Examines incoming materials to ensure that they are intact and damage free. Operates lift truck or handtruck to move, convey or hoist materials to staging areas or rack locations.
* Pulls items for further processing. Determines area and location for transfer of material. Records all shortages and damages and reports issues to team leader for further investigation.
* Prepares, stages materials for truck loading. Counts and transports materials for customer and intra company freight. Transports materials, scrap, supplies as needed for manufacturing.
* Coordinate with Machine Operators to ensure that proper amount of correct material is available at machinery to allow for uninterrupted production.
* Inspect lift (battery or gas) daily and perform maintenance on the vehicle and report any maintenance deficiencies.
* Responsible for transporting pallet covers and pallets from inventory racks and warehouse, to production area.

Qualifications

education:
* High School diploma or equivalent

Requirements:
* 1-3 years of relevant experience
* Ability to interface effectively with employees, vendors and customers of all levels.
* Flexibility within a high performance work environment.
* Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
* Able to work without close supervision.
* Able to follow instructions and make decisions based on data obtained.

Other Requirements:
* Computer knowledge and 1-2 years of Windows applications, SAP and Sym-ple experience
preferred.
* Forklift Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:
* Average or better hearing
* Average or better vision
* Color perception
* Depth perception

Benefits and Perks
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discounts
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid elder care
Paid time off
Parental leave
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance