Backing Weaving Lift Truck Operator

Davita Inc.; Bridgeport (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the healthcare sector is seeking a Lift Truck Operator in Bridgeport, Alabama. The role involves safely operating lift trucks to manage material handling and ensure product quality, with an emphasis on workplace safety and efficiency. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably prior lift truck experience. Additional duties may include general housekeeping and teamwork with shipping.

Qualifications

• Previous lift truck experience preferred.
• Computer knowledge and data entry skills required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and operate lift trucks to load/unload materials.
• Verify container and product quality.
• Maintain safety procedures throughout the shift.

Skills

Lift Truck Operation

Product Quality Verification

Data Entry Skills

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

Lift Truck Operators safely and efficiently pick up and deliver necessary products to designated locations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Inspect lift truck and complete daily lift truck inspection form at the beginning of each shift


• Mount and dismount the lift truck throughout the shift to check product


• Scan product information to enter details and complete necessary paperwork


• Confirm container/product quality by verifying tag numbers with report information


• Load/unload materials to relocate to designated areas


• Notify supervision of any materials unable to locate


• Maintain good working condition of the equipment


• Inspect dock doors, chocks, pull chains, bumpers and pads and notify supervision of any repair needs


• Report any incidents immediately


• Work safely with complete adherence to all safety procedures


• Must be able to doff (push) the backing off the loom and start a new roll


• Must have the knowledge of product SKUs


• Must be able to make production ticket using CAMS


• Must be able to drive any kind of lift trucks/hysters


• Move full and empty beams with the hubtex


• Examine each roll/pallet/rack/cage carefully to ensure it is in good condition


• Responsible for setting the material in the correct locations


• Responsible for prioritizing loom doffing


• Placing the rolls in the trailers and maintaining the roll records


• Supply the warp yarn to the beaming creel and the fill yarn to the weaving


• Must be able to work with Shipping when required


• Responsible for housekeeping such as emptying trash cans, putting paper waste in cardboard trailers, putting water bottles etc


• Work safely with complete adherence to all safety procedures

Performance Expectations (if applicable):

• Reaching, bending, twisting, stooping, walking, and squatting throughout shift


• Ability to work around heavy industrial equipment and lift up to 50 lbs.


• Must be able to distinguish color and shade differences

Experience/Education Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Previous lift truck experience preferred.


• Computer knowledge and data entry skills

Other Requirements:

• Maintain Lift Truck Certification


• Overtime required on occasion.


• Perform any other duties as assigned.