Forklift Driver (1st Shift)

Bay Cities has an exciting temporary-to-potential-hire opportunity for a Forklift Operator at our manufacturing facility in Pico Rivera, in partnership with a staffing agency. This position is responsible for safely operating a forklift to move finished goods and materials to and from machines and conveyor lines, supplying materials to machine operators, and receiving palletized and non-palletized materials, including bale packs.

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JOB FUNCTION/PURPOSE

• Operates forklift in a safe manner.
• Completes and documents daily forklift inspection before and after each shift.
• Reports any damages or required maintenance work orders to supervisor as needed for repairs.
• Delivers appropriate stock to machines before the start of the run and during the shift
• Removes all finish goods from machines and conveyor lines.
• Maintains orderly, neat, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Completes all necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Records all stock material on computer and delivery receipt.
• Maximizes the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery safely at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule.
• Provides pallet counts, dimensions and weights as requested.
• Ensures all product is properly stacked and stored.
• Assists other forklift operators as needed.
• Secures loaded materials for transportation.
• Reports any arising issues immediately to Supervisor.
• Photographs all outside carrier pick-ups for record keeping.
• Scans merchandise when being moved from one location to another.
• Changes propane tanks when needed.
• Ensures the compliance of safety guidelines.
• Wears the proper safety equipment for the environment including safety glasses and steel toe shoes.
• Maneuvers materials with and without pallets with accuracy and efficiency.
• Manages housekeeping by ensuring all scrap materials are taken to the baler as well as cleanliness and straightness of on hand stock and materials.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

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