Forklift Operator
This is a training position. Forklift Operator 1 employees will monitor the flow of finished product from production to assigned location within the plant. Associate ensures all materials needed within production are available. Associate controls all finished product distribution. While training for this position the Forklift Operator 1 will take direction from Forklift Operator 2's and Forklift Operator 3's.
Conduct daily crown and/or forklift safety checks; maintain forklift battery and propane tanks; complete Safe Work Order ticket for forklift maintenance (front and back aisles)
Complete all Inventory Control Label tags and ICL log sheets for finished goods coming from production (front and back aisles)
Maintain salvage tickets and salvage log sheets for racks and knock-out gaylords from production (front and back aisles)
Move racks and set empty racks on-line to remove finished product from production lines (front aisle)
Crush, bale and load waste cardboard from production area (front aisle)
Deliver crating cardboard to crate area (back aisle)
Maintain clean and orderly work areas daily (front and back aisles)
Supply regrind to production whenever needed and log regrind ticket (back aisle)
Provide pigment, purge, substrate, regrind master batch and test material to all lines (back aisle)
Provide micro ingredients to Blend Plant when necessary
Perform repacking responsibilities that include reboxing product and ensuring product is entered into inventory and delivered appropriately (front aisle)
Remove recyclable material from production line (back aisle)
Load and unload trailers and deliver the paperwork to the appropriate personnel
Perform daily warehouse inventory of regrind, boxes, pigment, nails/spikes, glue, purge, brown material, low gloss material, and Gaylord liners (back aisle)
Enter into MES weights from regrind tags, where applicable (back aisle)
Ensure pigments and raw materials are not left in aisles and are stored properly (back aisle)
Perform other related duties and assignments as required (front and back aisles)
Actively participate in all plant safety programs, depending on location
Observe health and safety practices when handling bacon strips
Train on MES for receipt of incoming materials
Assist in handling dispositioned QA product
High school graduate/G.E.D
Must have forklift experience
Must have knowledge of the material handling process
Must be able to perform the functions of the Material Handling 1 position
Must have ability to obtain motorized equipment license
Must be able to learn to operate forklift equipment safely
Must have good eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity
Must be able to learn to work with computer systems and have the ability to gain computer skills to interface with Interline and BPCS
Must have good communication skills and the ability to interact with people
Must have good organization skills
Must be able to keep colors separate and record weights accurately
Must be able to lift up to 86lbs on a continual basis above shoulder height and below the waist and ability to team lift 87 to 100lbs
Manufacturing plant environment with exposure to equipment noise, temperature extremes, and dust
Position requires continual lifting, twisting, and bending
Equipment/Tools Used: Battery charger; calculator; computer terminal; digital scales; forklift; split tail; safety glasses; hearing protection; gloves and steel-toed shoes, if necessary
Safe work performance is required from each Associate at all times
Perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner in accordance with applicable Health and Safety Manuals
Required to wear or use personal protective equipment as applicable and to immediately report unsafe working conditions
Comply with all legislative requirements as outlined by Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
Additionally, the proper discharge of safety responsibilities is an integral part of each Associate's performance appraisal
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions