Conrad Forklift Operator

Colonial Group; Conrad (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Conrad, IA is seeking a dependable forklift operator to move, stack, and load materials in a manufacturing setting. You will operate a forklift and wrapping equipment, maintain organized stock, and document inbound/outbound shipments.

Must have a high school diploma, 6+ months forklift experience, and the ability to work overtime. Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a PCA certified forklift license and be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 6+ months' forklift experience.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Document materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Assist with production pull, inbound forms, and inventory counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team communication

Safety compliance

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operates wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keeps stock and materials in orderly fashion.
• Documents materials unloaded and taken off trucks.
• Responsible for pulling job for production, inbound forms, inventory tags and counts on materials received or shipped.
• Assists other shipping and receiving material handlers to balance the workload, organize warehouses, and perform general cleaning.
• Follows rules and procedures relative to the safe and efficient operation of the forklift, also including reporting any missing, broken, bent or worn parts of fork lift to supervisor and/or maintenance.
• Alert to any obvious defects of incoming material.
• Adheres to all safety and work rules, company policies and procedures.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma/GED.
• 6+ month’s prior experience operating a forklift.
• Ability and willingness to work overtime on short notice, both during the week and weekends.
• Ability to work in manufacturing environment, with varying temperatures based on season, around machinery, and heavy forklift traffic.
• Ability to obtain and maintain PCA certified forklift license.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team, effectively communicating with members.