Forklift Operator Processing

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Manufacturing
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Under direct supervision and following safety procedures, utilizes a forklift and an electric pallet jack to perform tasks associated with the moving of bulk, components, containers, and other related items between storage locations and processing production floor.  May unload goods from trucks and perform system tasks associated with moving goods from one location to another. Moves material to/from the processing floor.  Contributes to ensuring safe working practices are followed and contributes ideas to simplify and standardize the workplace.  Shares ownership in achieving world class performance and continuous improvement of production. Accountable for helping to achieve strategies and goals of becoming the world class, low cost/high quality producer of choice. 

Education 

High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience

3 years of previous warehouse experience in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment is preferred.

  1. Must be able to read and understand instructions, write and speak using basic language skills, interpret and follow all safety, training, operational procedures, and all other regulatory requirements associated with the job function.
  2. Must have basic math skills as demonstrated by successfully passing a math test in order to calculate and verify materials and quantities being moved to ensure inventory accuracy.  
  3. Must continuously demonstrate the ability to safely drive the forklift and operate an electric pallet jack within the manufacturing site, and be able to maintain forklift certification requirement.
  4. Must be able to push and pull up to 1,200 lbs. with assistance, using a manual pallet jack, to move kettles, tanks, totes and drums into and out of the processing floor.
  5. Must be able to stand and walk approximately 95% of the time in order to move material and supply processing vessels with raw materials and supplies using the forklift and/or pallet jack.
  6. Must have the ability to frequently walk in order to move about production and warehouse areas; must be able to occasionally move or lift up to 20 kilos in order to stack and transport materials and containers. 
  7. Must be able to stoop, crouch, kneel, push, pull and reach in order to check pallets, push and pull skids using a pallet jack, and work around product.
  8. Must be able to routinely climb step ladders and platforms to collect samples or stock supplies.
  9. Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction or supervision.
  10. Must be able to use personal computer and RF device and other systems as required to perform transactions, generate labels and other tasks as required by the job.
  11. Shift or schedule change may be necessary due to changing business needs
  12. Must be able to pass the Respiratory Fitting Test

Details

  • Shift: Weekend Nights
  • Work Hours: 5:50pm-6:20am
  • Regular Workdays: 10 - Wed-Fri
  • Job Grade: 05 - Nonexempt 36 Hour

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