Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

Job Summary

Operates forklift as directed and without supervision while adhering to all rules and regulations mandated by safety policies and procedures.

Job Responsibilities

• Hydraulic certification preferred

• Read job specifications to determine operator adjustments and material requirements

• Position forks, lifting platform, or another lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials

• Hook tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transport load to designated area

• Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device

• Inventory materials on work floor and supply workers with materials as needed

• Perform routine maintenance to include recharging batteries, lubricating, fueling, and cleaning

• Weigh materials or products and record weight on tags, labels, or production schedules

• Make sure all housekeeping is maintained in a clear and orderly fashion in assigned area

• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/equivalent; a minimum of two years of related experience in trades specific to job requirements; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Must be able to pass an internal certification program

• Ability to move levers, shift gears, depress pedals and maneuver steering wheel to operator equipment

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals

• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence

• Ability to stay organized

• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization

• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

• Have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form

• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

• Maintain a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work assignments

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule

• While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to frequently stand on their feet for extended periods of time

• Must have the ability to lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.

• Withstand repetitive motion of the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job

Compensation

• The hourly pay is $20

• 401 (k) plan / group retirement savings program

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

• Life insurance

• Health, dental and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays