Job Summary
Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities
- Moves material in process from one station to another if necessary
- Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels material
- Moves finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse
- Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs
- Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment
- Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns
- Maintains rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean
- Completes production records as required
- Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy
- Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings
- Performs other duties as required
Qualifications
- Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required
- No minimum experience is required however, forklift driving experience is preferred
- Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred
- Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
- Must be at least 18 years of age
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Benefits
Vacation after 60 days
401K
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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- Typical pay
- $33,800–$55,380
For context, most forklift operators earn between $33,800–$55,380 a year according to Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data. What this particular role pays is set by the employer — check the description above.
This position is listed as full time and onsite.