Forklift Driver (production)

Job Summary:

Forklift Operators will be required to use standard propane powered forklifts primarily assigned to unload materials and supplies necessary for the plant operation; move palletized bagged materials from a conveyor line to the storage yard; load both flatbed and box trucks for shipping using either portable loading ramps or operating off the ground.

Location: 18 1/2 mile road

Shift: 1st and 3rd shift

6 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. - 2:30 am.

Responsibilities:

• Work safely and responsibly and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance
• Moving palletized materials throughout the storage facility
• Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed.
• Follow shipping instructions and load trucks with proper materials to complete orders
• Move & stack pallets in the correct storage areas
• Lift and carry boards between pallets while stacking
• Align pallet stacks vertically and safely
• Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling
• Examine bag products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Perform work according to accepted procedures and practices
• Change out propane tanks or fill with diesel fuel depending on the type of forklift
• Keep accurate records of production data
• Communicate all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the work environment to the Supervisor

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Shift Premiums
• BCBS Health Insurance
• After 40 hrs: Over Time (1.5x)