The Wittern Group
Forklift Operator Job at The Wittern Group in Des Moines
The Wittern Group, Des Moines, IA, US, 50319
Description
The Forklift Operator position will:
Operate a forklift to perform a wide variety of duties associated with moving parts, steel, and finished product to and from storage, production lines, and shipping. Individuals may load and unload trucks Additionally, the position requires the candidate to pass forklift training. Also required to perform other tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
The Forklift Operator position will:
Operate a forklift to perform a wide variety of duties associated with moving parts, steel, and finished product to and from storage, production lines, and shipping. Individuals may load and unload trucks Additionally, the position requires the candidate to pass forklift training. Also required to perform other tasks, as assigned by his or her supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtain supplies, position work and follow verbal or written instructions
- Perform a wide variety of duties associated with moving, loading and unloading steel, parts, and product.
- Operate forklift
- Manage inventory in tracking systems and physical locations.
- Maintain Rack Storage List to identify location of parts in various stages of production
- Utilize Rack List to obtain and deliver parts in various stages of production to necessary locations
- Maintain necessary records including daily forklift inspection
- Complete tasks as directed with minimum supervision
- Ensure work is done safely and meets quality standards
- Provide a great level of attention to detail and focus on the given task
- Reports problems with quality, processes, equipment and materials to supervisor
- Perform other duties as directed that correspond to the overall function of this position
- Keep work areas clean and organized and take proper care of all equipment and facilities
- Desire to learn and work to the best of his/her abilities as well as dependable work ethic
- Follow all company rules and policies
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Adequate communication skills; verbal and written
- Ability to read and understand written instructions
- Must have knowledge of the various types of materials
- Must be able to operate a computer occasionally
- Must be able to operate a hand scanner
- Physically able to do bending, twisting, gripping, grasping, stooping and lifting
- Ability to lift up to 60lbs.
- Physically able to stand for up to 8 hours.
- Requires good hand-eye coordination
- Physically able to operate forklift.
- Some experience and/or physical trainings with sit-down forklift operations required.