Forklift Operator (Finance)

Essential Functions: Changed from Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate commitment to safety and perform job duties in accordance with company safety policies and procedures
• Demonstrate commitment to quality and perform job duties in adherence to GMP guidelines Transport finished jobs or goods into correct areas
• Move pallets of goods for jobs in process to appropriate area as needed
• Place finished goods which are on a designated pallet to the correct location
• Accurately complete forklift operator's checklist
• Notify supervisor of any mechanical or material issues
• Confer with managers to ensure coordination of other production lines
• Conduct a physical inventory of all corrugated materials by performing daily cycle counts
• Perform inventory audits on a daily basis or as needed
• Maintain a clean and safe work area by moving empty pallets to a designated area, and by keeping neat, orderly and safe stacks of stock in storage areas
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Adhere to daily production schedule, and make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery and service goals
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and serve as backup to Shipping Lead Person
• Complete necessary reports and paperwork in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data
• Assist supervisors on the production floor to maintain a safe work environment
• Perform all functions accurately as required in our WMS system
• Perform other duties as assigned by management/supervisors

Performance Measures and Outcomes

Adherence to safety policies and procedures Quality of work Production goals

Education/Certification

Forklift license

High school diploma or equivalent

Work Experience Desired

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Safety sensitive position - ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required based upon the needs of the business
• Ability to work on a rotating shift as needed
• Ability to effectively work in teams
• Ability to work in a production-based environment with moving equipment and people
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of roles
• Able to read a tape measure with speed and accuracy
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate
• Able to apply concepts of high school math
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or graphic form
• Ability to deal with problems involving one or more concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation
• Ability to consistently produce at a high level
• Ability to work with plant management for required results
• Ability to perform all computer functions as they pertain to the job

Essentials to the Position:

• This is a 2nd shift position - Core Hours are 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm 5 days/week.
• This position may be required to work overtime.
• The wage range for this position is $20.55-$22 per hour. Wage is based on experience.
• Advancement Opportunities.