1st Shift Forklift Operator

Facebook; Covington (KY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Facebook is seeking a Forklift Operator for first shift in Covington, KY. You will operate and care for the forklift, ensure correct stock is delivered to machines, and maintain safe, organized staging areas. The role requires a current Lift Truck license and preferred corrugated industry experience.

The position involves standing and lifting up to 100 pounds, with OT on Saturdays as needed, and a focus on safety and accuracy in paperwork and data reporting.

Qualifications

• Must be qualified to operate forklift safely.
• Complete forklift inspection form before start of shift.
• Current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.
• Possibility of receiving an inhouse certification after passing Lift Operator Exam.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and care for forklift in a safe manner.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver stock to machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating at capacity and speed.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Assist other forklift operators as needed and backup to Shipping Lead Person.
• Complete reports on Production Data and Safety Data.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inspection form

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

First Shift - Monday to Friday 6am to 3:30pm with OT on Saturdays

SUMMARY

Responsible for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the Forklift. Ensuring work in progress (WIP) is undamaged, and the staging area is maintained organized. As well as consistently bringing correct size, board grade stacks to machine centers to be ran.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• Remove finished goods from machines.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain accurate location of stock in storage area by paperwork and computer.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary and is backup to Shipping Lead Person.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including safety and maintaining good housekeeping.
• Additional duties may be assigned by management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED.Preferred

Candidates arePREFERRED who offer the following:

Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

Prior work experience as a forklift operator.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

A current Lift Truck/Clamp Truck Operator License is required.

** Possibility of receiving an inhouse certification after successfully passing Lift Operator Exam

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to sit for long periods of time. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to hot and/or humid as well as cold conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, airborne particles, vibrations, louder than normal environments, and high paced atmosphere.

INDMP

Monday to Friday 6am to 3:30pm - OT on Saturdays