FORKLIFT OPERATOR, 1st Shift (6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., M-F, Saturdays when required)

Forklift Operator

Extrusion Department

Overview:
Under the supervision of the Extrusion Manager, this position is responsible for safely operating forklifts to transport raw materials, finished products, and production supplies throughout the facility. The Forklift Operator will help maintain workflow efficiency, ensure product quality standards are met, and adhere to all company safety policies and procedures. 

Inspect and perform maintenance checks of forklift at beginning of shift or when switching to another forklift before operating. Performing operator maintenance such as adding oil, coolant, and refueling of propane tanks as needed.

• Adhere to all policies, procedures, rules, quality and customer service standards set forth by the company.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace and report them to management.
• Keep work-in-progress notes of department material to be processed in a neat and organized manner to allow ease of movement in and out of department.
• Stage material to be processed, as determined by Lead or Department Manager, for continuous production flow by grouping as required.
• Assist line operations as needed when tasked to do so.
• Stacking empty racks and relocation of racks.
• Consolidating of items for good housekeeping practices.
• Transporting of materials around facility as needed.

Must have a valid driver’s license

• Certified forklift operator - must be able to complete training to support a valid MI Metals operator's certification
  
• Previous Forklift operation (at least 3 years of experience), preferably handling large and wide loads
  
• Able to read shipping instructions and follow verbal/written directions in English
  
• Must be able to work overtime as needed, including Saturdays.
  
• Wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required: hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, long pants, steel-toed shoes.
  

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and operate a forklift to move heavy loads
  
• Work involves standing, walking, climbing, and reaching throughout the shift
  
• Exposure to outdoor conditions (extreme heat/cold depending on season), noise, fumes, dust, and moving mechanical parts in a manufacturing environment.