Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:

Responsible to load/ unload material by hand, forklift, or pump truck in a safe manner. Responsible for keeping materials and supplies flowing throughout the operation. Ensure operate equipment a safe and accountable manner. Follow all plant safety rules and forklift operation rules.

Schedule: 1:30pm to 10pm

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and encourage a safe working environment and good housekeeping.
• Load, unload, and move material and products by hand or using basic material handling equipment throughout the plant, including warehousing in a safe and responsible manner.
• Perform other material handling activities such as counting, weighing, sorting, packing, unpacking, and labels.
• May be required to open containers and crates, filling warehouse orders, assisting in taking inventory and weighing, and check materials.
• Responsible for conducting daily forklift (equipment) checks, updating the binder/ report, and notifying the supervisor/team leader of any issues.
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines.
• Continuously monitor the organization and management of the storage yard and assist in housekeeping as necessary.
• Work as a Team Member in all situations.
• Ensure work cells are equipped with correct quantities and types of containers, scrap bins, etc.
• Back up shipping and receiving as required.
• Assist the associates to start coils on the press and die changes.

QUALITY AWARENESS:

• Work in conjunction with DBG’s quality objectives and understand how poor quality affects DBG, our customers, and the end user of our product.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Grade 12 Diploma or equivalent.
• PIT training – Power/Industrial Truck (in-house).

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2 years of experience driving a tow motor in a similar environment (Manufacturing).
• Ability to read, write, and relate the meaning of written instructions to practical application.
• Good communication skills - this Associate interacts with all areas of the company, must be able to communicate well and read material.
• Safety-minded at all times.

Note any significant job characteristics not covered in previous items (i.e., travel requirements, use of equipment, etc.):

• Must have a good grasp of customer requirements with relation to quality-related aspects.
• Fully familiar with labeling requirements i.e., Bar Coded.
• Be able to prioritize and adopt to quickly changing requirements.
• Have a good command of Raw Material types/baskets and usage/scrap types.
• Must be able to maneuver safely in tight spaces.