Material Services- Welding Forklift Operator, 1st Shift & 2nd Shift

Forklift Operator

Role and Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety protocols while operating the forklift
• Keep weld cells running by delivering parts and containers to the cells in a timely manner
• Take finished comps to the proper storage location.
• Scan in all material that is moved to the proper storage location
• Ensure all old shipping tags are removed from empty containers before being set up in the well cells.
• Notify team ladders and/or coordinators when running low on stamping or child parts
• Make sure damaged containers are not set up in weld cells and take any damaged containers to the rack repair area outside.
• Keep banks of parts and completed assemblies in neat order
• Keep the weld cells neat and orderly and remove all stamping from weld cells that are not being used on current production.
• Work together with other forklift drivers to support production and eliminate downtime on all weld cells.
• Keep the forklifts charged.
• Drivers must be able to support production using stand-up forklifts as well as sit-down forklifts.
• Abide by all safety policies and accident reporting procedures at all times.
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Forklift Certification Required
• Prior knowledge of material handling in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Environmental & Physical Demands:

The environmental conditions and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, sharp objects, and constant loud noise. The employee is regularly required to use their hands to touch and handle objects; hear; talk; and see, including close vision; stand for long hours, stoop; kneel; sit; climb; balance; and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.

About JSC:

Jefferson Southern Corporation, or JSC, is a Tier One automotive supplier. This means that we produce and sell parts that are ready to be installed in automobiles. Our parts are stamped out of steel and then welded. We produce several parts that are part of the "white body" or interior shell of the car. These parts are not very visible after the vehicle is completed, but they are vital to the strength, safety and performance of the car.

Jefferson Southern Corporation offers our employees a variety of benefit programs to meet their needs. Jefferson Southern Corporation provides Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Telemedicine coverage, and 401K for all employees and some benefits are at no cost.