Forklift Operator (Can Plant)

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our Waco, TX facility manufactures aluminum beverage cans commonly used for soft drinks, beers, energy drinks, teas and non-carbonated beverages. Using state of the art can-making technology, this high speed environment provides rewarding manufacturing opportunities.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and retrieval of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies within the Aluminum Beverage Can Manufacturing Plant and warehouse. This role is critical to maintaining production flow, organizing inventory, and preparing finished can loads for shipment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

MATERIALS HANDLING AND INVENTORY

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Safe Operation: Safely operate a forklift (and potentially other motorized equipment like walkie riders or clamps) to move materials throughout the plant, adhering strictly to all safety protocols and traffic control procedures.

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Loading/Unloading: Load and unload trucks, ensuring shipments are verified against manifests and handled without damage.

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Raw Materials: Transport and stage raw materials (e.g., aluminum coil, chemical supplies, tooling components) to the correct production line staging areas as required by production schedules.

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Finished Goods: Move finished, palletized can loads from the Palletizer area to the warehouse or designated shipping lanes.

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Inventory Accuracy: Perform cycle counts and ensure proper documentation and scanning of all material movements into the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or inventory tracking software to maintain high inventory accuracy.

SAFETY AND WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

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Certification & Inspection: Conduct mandatory pre-shift and post-shift forklift inspections (e.g., fluid levels, brakes, horn) and report any mechanical issues immediately. Must maintain a current, valid forklift operator certification.

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Storage: Stack and store finished goods and raw materials correctly and safely in designated rack locations, ensuring stability and adherence to height and weight restrictions.

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Compliance: Strictly adhere to all plant safety rules, including pedestrian safety, traffic flow patterns, and equipment operating procedures.

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Housekeeping: Maintain exceptional cleanliness and organization in the warehouse, staging areas, and around the docks, removing debris and ensuring clear aisles.

SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION

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Production Support: Assist Production Technicians by moving and supplying necessary operational materials (e.g., tier sheets, top frames, cleaning agents) to the production lines.

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Documentation: Complete daily logs, checklists, and inventory forms accurately and legibly.

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Collaboration: Communicate effectively with supervisors, shipping/receiving clerks, and production personnel regarding material needs and delivery timelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL ENVASES EMPLOYEES:

• Commit to ensuring the health/wellness of our employees and product
• Ensure the jobs/operations are completely safely to protect employees and to ensure the sustainability of company equipment/machinery
• Ensure the security of the workforce and sustain any client confidentiality requests
• Deliver timely and efficiently without hindering quality of services and work to ensure the team’s success in meeting our client delivery schedules
• Team centered to perform your job successfully while identifying ways to help others be successful too; willingness to learn; works at a fast pace, actively pursues tasks or direction; willing to work extended hours and adapt to changing work schedules as well as assignments; determines what work needs to be done without instruction; takes action to complete additional work that is beneficial to the team without being instructed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

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Required – High School Diploma or GED equivalent

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Preferred – Minimum of 1-3 years of experience operating a forklift in a fast-paced manufacturing, warehouse, or logistics environment.

GENERAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

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Certification: Must possess or be able to successfully complete and maintain valid forklift operator certification as required by OSHA and company standards.

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Safety Focus: Unwavering commitment to safety procedures.

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Physical Ability: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform tasks requiring repetitive bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.

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System Familiarity: Basic computer skills for data entry into a WMS or inventory tracking system are preferred.

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Availability: Must be able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and overtime, as required.

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Ability to work with employees from many different cultures and backgrounds

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Preference will be given to qualified local candidates

SOFTWARE/COMPUTER SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

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General knowledge of basic hardware and software and uses of a variety of different computer operating systems such as Microsoft Office Work, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace, and web-site software

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General knowledge of SAP, preferred; or other inventory shipping/receiving tracking systems knowledge

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Management maintains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL FACTORS:

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position(s). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Works primarily in a warehouse/manufacturing facility. Daily contact with other departmental personnel. Occasionally works in all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, around chemicals and chemical fumes/emissions, dusty & clean environments. Frequently works with electrical and mechanical hazards. When working with surplus and scrap materials, will frequently be required to work outside and/or in an unaired conditioned warehouse. Continuous use of vision, hearing and speech. Frequent sitting, standing, walking and occasional bending. Will lift, carry, pull / push, and reach for supplies and on occasion lifting (up to 50 lbs.) while performing various aspects of the job; Will need to climb stairs, climb ladders, lift and move objects, requires manual dexterity and repetitive use of keyboard/computer devices/power tools/machining equipment; Wear safety equipment, such as earplugs, goggles, and steel-toed shoes.

HOURS / SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

12 hour rotating shifts 4 days on and 4 days off; Rotating shifts requires working night shifts; Present to fulfill job duties & meet operational demands/support; Schedule may vary depending on plant operational needs thus flexibility is required which may include long days, evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime; Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position

Envases Commerce, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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