Forklift Drivers Job at AtWork in Sterling Heights

Overview

Job Opportunity: Forklift Drivers

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Shift: 3rd (6:00pm-5:00am)

Pay: $17.50/hr + $1.50 shift premium = $19.00/hr

Overtime: Mandatory overtime on weekends as needed

Responsibilities

• You will be working in the yard, production, and shipping. This means you MUST be comfortable working in the heat, cold, rain, snow and must be flexible with your department
• Forklift Operators will be required to use standard diesel or propane powered forklifts or telescopic forklifts primarily assigned to unload materials and supplies necessary for the plant operation; move palletized bagged materials from a conveyor line to the storage yard; load both flatbed and box trucks for shipping using either portable loading ramps or operating off the ground
• Work safely and responsibly and follow all safety policies and procedures
• Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance
• Moving palletized materials throughout the storage facility
• Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed
• Follow shipping instructions and load trucks with proper materials to complete orders
• Move & stack pallets in the correct storage areas
• Lift and carry boards between pallets while stacking
• Align pallet stacks vertically and safely
• Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling
• Examine bag products to verify conformance to quality standards
• Perform work according to accepted procedures and practices
• Change out propane tanks or fill with diesel fuel depending on the type of forklift
• Keep accurate records of production data
• Communicate all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the work environment to the Supervisor
• Other work as required and assigned

Qualifications and Skills

• Must have forklift experience
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote a safe workplace
• Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses
• Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English
• Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production / warehouse workplace and outside year round
• Must be able to lift and carry 20-25 pounds regularly
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally

Benefits/Additional Information

• Must have forklift license
• Must be willing to undergo a background / drug test