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Forklift Operator

Kobelco Aluminum Automotive Products

Job Title: Press Forklift Operator (Floater)
Classification: Non-Exempt
Department: Forging
Reports to: Forging Supervisor

Position Summary:
This position is responsible for operating a Forklift. The operator is charged with operating the Forklift with safety in mind, delivering cages or billets to the press and handling scrap containers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Ensuring consistent basic safety standards and procedures.
  • Forklift operation and small hoist operation.
  • Ensures Press utilization is at maximum operational availability.
  • Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
  • Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
  • Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
  • Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
  • Other duties assigned by the Forging Supervisor.

Skills & Competencies:
  • Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
  • Ability to use QAD to scan billets at the press using a scan gun.
  • Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM - 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM.
  • Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to: lifting up to (50 lbs.), walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing.
  • Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment.
  • Ability to read and comprehend basic English
  • Ability to follow instructions
  • Must work safely.
  • Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment.
  • Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.
  • Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation.
  • Good interpersonal skills.
  • Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
  • Able to accurately use basic math.

Education & experience:
  • High school degree or GED equivalence.
  • Basic mechanical aptitude.
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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