Forklift Operator

1st Shift Forklift Operator/Skid Operator $14.75 per hour

6:30am -3pm

The Forklift Operator drives a forklift to safely move processed steel, stock, or other materials to and from storage, machines and finished goods areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and within other areas of assignment

• Operate forklift to transport materials to and from storage areas, work stations, and within other areas of assignment
• Load, transport, unload and stack materials in accordance with established procedures
• Maintain up-to-date forklift certification
• Communicate non-compliance and/or quality problems to supervisor and/or shift lead
• Clean and maintain housekeeping of finished goods storage area

The Forklift/skid builder has a few additional job duties (see below):

• Operate an automatic saw and nail gun
• Cut / assemble wood to customer specifications
• Assemble skids as needed for various machines

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to accurately select and load material properly to meet customer and production requirements Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to read and understand material tags and work orders
• Ability to use tape measures, micrometers, and calipers
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety rules and requirements
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with forklift training

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to routinely climb stairs, ladders, or platforms
• Ability to routinely bend and squat
• Ability to walk, stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Ability to repetitively grasp Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of forklift experience in an industrial or manufacturing setting is preferred. Forklift certification is required.