Lift Truck Operator - 1st Shift

Lift Truck Operator - 1st Shift

Responsibilities:

• Moving materials from manufacturing lines or storage locations to WIP areas or other assigned areas.
• Recording storage locations on the interplant transfer (IPT) next to appropriate product numbers.
• Daily completion of lift truck check sheets.
• Remove, collect and properly dispose of shipping materials including pallets, straps, cardboard, and bolsters.
• Strap and package finished goods and work in process (WIP) as needed.
• Operate floor sweeper when needed.
• Assist with performing inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Changing lift truck or other PIT batteries as needed.
• Assist in keeping the entire facility clean.
• Performing the duties of other LTO's when necessary.
• Maintaining a neat and orderly work space.
• Operate baler in recycling of raw materials.
• Safely complete other assigned duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Must have the ability to perform basic reading, writing, and math.
• Must be able to pass a color blindness and vision test.
• Must be familiar with current computer systems and software.
• Must be able to operate a lift truck once trained.
• Must be able to mount and dismount lift truck up to 100 times a day.
• Must have adequate depth perception.
• Must be able to withstand changes in temperature and humidity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to sit for 12-hours a day.
• Must complete a yearly LTO recertification program.
• Must comply with all required OSHA, SAFE, and plant specific safety rules and regulations.

Preferred:

• Previous experience operating powered industrial machinery for 12+ months.

Work Shift: 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM

Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.