Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator


Location: Germantown, WI 53022


1st shift - 6AM-2:30 PM

JOB SUMMARY:


Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:


Ability to drive a forklift


Ability to lift 50 pounds


Ability to climb on and off of required equipment


Ability to sit for long periods


Ability to communicate effectively


Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide


Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.


Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.


Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate. Checks fluid levels


For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift


Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory


Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required


Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory


Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment


Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carrier's trucks in a safe and efficient manner.


Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel- Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required


Meets quality and quantity standards


Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels