Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator - Line Driver

Our Client is a contract packer or co-packer, co-packs ready to drink beverage products in aluminum cans ranging from juices, energy drinks, teas and carbonated soda drinks in a wide variety of aluminum can sizes.

Summary

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift in the warehouse as well as loading and unloading trucks. This position ensures all transactions are accurately entered into the existing ERP, moves materials both physically and in the ERP system to ensure location accuracy and will stage materials for other teams.

Shift(s) :

Monday-Thursday Swing shift 3 : 30pm-2 : 00am

Rotating 12hour GY Shift 6pm - 6 : 30am (2,2,3 schedule)

(other shifts may be available - call for current availability)

$2 / hr Shift differential for certain hours!

Pay : Starting at $21 / hr - More for well qualified candidates!

Duties

Moves lever and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.

Requisitions material and establishes sequential delivery dates to departments, according to job order priorities and material availability

Examines material delivered to production departments to verify conformance to specifications

Arranges in-plant transfer of materials to meet production schedules.

Computes amount of material required to complete job orders

Compiles and maintains manual or computerized records

Moves or transports materials from one department to another.

Monitors and controls movement of material

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent education or experience

1+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

1+ years of experience operating a Forklift

Knowledge of OSHA Safety Standards and Regulations

Certified Forklift Operator License preferred

Speak, Read, Write in English for workplace safety.

Ability to do basic mental math and use computers

Competitive applicants will have held jobs for at least 2-3 years at a time with good references.

Must have at least 2 professional references at recent companies.