Forklift Operator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving material, parts and product throughout the facility using forklift truck in a safe and efficient manner to maintain proper flow of materials through the production process according to production standards and schedules. 
 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Operates forklift safely in accordance with company and OSHA safety rules.
•    Follows position Job Safety Analysis (JSA); wears required personal protective equipment.
•    Assists with press efficiency by ensuring materials and finished products are moved in a timely manner based on production schedules.
•    Reports quality and production concerns and issues to assigned supervisor, quality technician or manufacturing manager.
•    Cross trains on other positions within the plant as needed.
•    Conducts and documents forklift inspections at the beginning of shift and notifies maintenance of any issues.
•    Conducts operator level preventative maintenance on all assigned equipment according to preventative maintenance schedule.
•    Assists with die setup by using forklift truck to locate, place, set and store dies.
•    Additional duties as assigned. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

•    High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
•    3+ years of previous experience preferred
•    Basic degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
•    Basic analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills.
•    Basic verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
•    Basic understanding and application of mathematical concepts.
•    Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients.
•    Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and management.
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting.
•    Possess a mechanical aptitude; ability to use a large variety of hand tools and basic knowledge of power tools, forklifts, welding equipment, and cutting torch.
•    Ability to work overtime as necessary. 

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL ASPECTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

•    Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear and see.  
•    Regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
•    Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•    Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold & heat, risk of electrical shock, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
•    The noise level in the work environment may be high.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.