Forklift Machine Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Shifts Available:

6 AM - 6 PM OR 6 PM - 6 AM

Role Accountabilities

•Master all manufacturing process elements including troubleshooting, basic repair, and quality checks.

•Exhibit appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to work as a member of a high performing team.

•Maintain accurate and complete production, waste, delay and quality reports.

•Log and (or) report results as necessary.

Safety

•Safely operate high speed technologically advanced manufacturing equipment.

•Exhibit a safety-first culture

•Promote/utilize 3 obligations

•Promote/support Safety Observation process, ETQ, and SIRA processes

•Support housekeeping initiatives for department

Quality

•Maintains product quality.

•Perform quality checks throughout the shift as required.

•Support Quality systems (quality tracker, stand checks, bag/case weigher, metal detector)

•Familiarity with how attributes are measured for % on target

Required Qualifications

•Have a state and/or US Department of Education accredited high school diploma, GED Grade 12 certificate.

•Basic Computer skills including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

•1-3 years of manufacturing/ related industrial experience or equivalent Military education/ training.

•Can maintain a work schedule of 12-hour rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

•Candidates must be able to lift 50 lbs., ascend and descend stairs, perform bending, twisting, stooping and crouching motions and use strong gripping hand functions frequently.

•All are required to wear required PPE including ear, eye, and toe protection, as regular exposure to high noise levels, dust and some chemicals will occur.

•Previous or current experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with industrial manufacturing equipment, tractors, and forklifts is strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

•Basic mechanical, technical or manufacturing skills or related experience

•Demonstrated mechanical ability, including troubleshooting, problem identification and resolution

•Previous or current experience in an industrial manufacturing environment with industrial tractors or forklift operations