Forklift Driver

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At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people's lives around the globe.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Follow direction from the Maintenance Manager and work with minimal supervision
• Help support and maintain all 6S standards in your immediate work area and assist others as needed and time permits
• Label, use, store and dispose of all chemicals properly and safely
• Ensure work area meets the 6S standards at the end of each work day
• Any additional duties specified by the Maintenance Manager
• Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor
• Adhere to all ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHA 18001 certification requirements
• Adhere to all Environmental, Health & Safety rules
• Regularly gather, sort and weigh as necessary, all scrap plastics, metals, and other material and dispose of properly
• Remove inside and outside trash as needed throughout the facility
• Acquire and maintain certifications to operate all department equipment required including high speed buffers, electric sweepers, scrubbers, pallet jacks, forklifts, man lifts, compactors and bailers
• Treat and dispose of blood borne wastes
• Responsible for safety of yourself and maintaining a safe working environment for all employees

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Capable of operating all equipment within assigned department
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Must be self motivated
• Must have a thorough understanding and abide by the hazard communication program
• Working knowledge of good hygiene and sanitation practices
• Able to work well with other employees
• Required to be prompt and dependable
• Capable of performing repetitious work

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift certification
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

• Associate may be exposed to general production machine noise levels
• Exposure to seasonal temperature extremes
• Exposure to fumes
• Exposure to hazards such as electrical and moving mechanical parts
• Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, pushing, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing repetitively 80% of the time
• Average work-exert up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly
• Required some overhead lifting up to 40lbs objects (cardboard boxes, trash bags, odd shaped items, etc.)
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more with the ability to judge depth and space relationships and bring object into sharp focus
• Required to lift up to 40 lbs. and move odd shaped objects (desks, tables, etc.). More with help
• Required to be prompt and dependable (some overtime may be required.)