Forklift Operator - AL

FORKLIFT OPERATOR
We are looking for energetic, motivated and results-driven individuals to join our Production Team.
Duties and Responsibilities

• Transfer batches to mixers.

• Remove completed finished products on their pallets from the palletizing area.

• Read & complete all necessary paperwork including production sheets and forklift checklist

• Operate and complete warehouse movements using RF Scanning equipment.

• Weigh finished product pallet and record on weigh sheet.

• Stretch hood all finished product pallets.

• Put truck on charge at the end of every shift.

• Work production rotation.

• Always operate forklift safely.

• Waste control: Save as much floor and vacuum cleaning as possible to recycle in the next run.

• Perform housekeeping, labeling, batching, and bonding duties as necessary.

This job description illustrates the types of duties performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each essential function of the job. Employees in this job may be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisors although not specifically listed herein and those duties may be essential to the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete tasks from this job at any time.
Qualifications

• Must be physically and mentally fit for duty.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Dependable and able to maintain the attendance required to perform the job.
• Ability to read, write, comprehend and fully understand: SOPs, SDSs, labeling, written and oral instructions, safety and health regulations, and procedures within the job, this job group and the plant.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, read scales, recognize product problems, malfunctions and patterns out of specification.
• Must have the ability to operate a forklift safely and efficiently and pass required testing to operate a forklift.

• Be able to understand basic mathematics.

• Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly.

Working Environment

• The job is in a dusty and dirty environment.
• Working in a hot and/or cold environment.
• Shift varies from early morning start, evenings and weekends.
• Required to wear respirator, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety shoes.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to qualify for and wear a respirator.
• Ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
• Must be able to move and lift up to 40-pound wooden skid or pallet.

Allied offers :

• Competitive wages
• Health Insurance: medical, vision, dental, and STD, LTD. Company contribution to a Health Savings Account.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401K, profit sharing, and other.
• Tobacco free environment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Onsite fitness facility
• Family/Company events
• Vacation, holidays, and personal time off paid.

The ability to pass a drug screen and wear a respirator is required prior to starting work should an offer be made.
All interested candidates should apply online at alliedmineral.com, careers section.
Wage Rate: $18.50 - $24.65
Allied Mineral Products offers competitive wages, health, dental, STD, LTD and ESOP retirement plan and profit sharing. Passing a drug screen is required prior to starting work should an offer be made.
Allied Mineral Products Holding, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.