PRODUCTION FORKLIFT OPERATOR - DAY SHIFT

Description

General Description:

This position is responsible for operating a 22,000# capacity diesel forklift to move, stack, load, or unload material, parts, finished goods, etc.

Essential Duties:

· Responsible for transporting material from one location to another in a safe and controlled manner.

· Assists in proper loading and unloading of customer material.

· Identifies and organizes material by size, category and customer.

· Confers with leads and/or supervisors to report material conditions that could result in production or customer problems.

· Visually inspects forklift for any safety or mechanical problems before operation.

· Receives written or oral instructions for work assignments.

Requirements

Education, Certifications, Licenses & Registrations:

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

A certified forklift operator is required.

Experience:

At least one to three years of experience operating a 22,000# capacity diesel forklift is required.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of specific and general safety policies and procedures as relates to the plant and the position.

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Work Environment:

Consists of smoke, chemical fumes, and hot and cold temperatures.

Physical Demands:

Majority of the time is spend sitting. Also standing, walking, stooping, reaching, bending and getting on/off the forklift. Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. Must have good eye hand coordination.

Schedule:

Full Time

Day-Shift

Travel:

None