Finished Load Forklift Driver

Lippert; Goshen (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their production team. This full-time role involves the movement of finished materials through various production phases, ensuring safety and efficiency. With a focus on teamwork and collaboration, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to a supportive and inclusive culture. The company offers comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a commitment to employee well-being. If you are motivated and ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Employer Match

Vacation Days

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate necessary paperwork at the time of material receipt.
• Maintain raw material inventory and transport materials as needed.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Ability to Operate Lift Trucks

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Lift Trucks

Tape Measures

Scanners

Job description

Visión de conjunto

Who We Are:

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle, and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all of our customers.

Why We are Different:

At Lippert, Everyone Matters. This is not just a tagline or empty promise; it is who we are. We have intentionally created a culture that values and celebrates our team members’ unique and varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We strive to give our team members a deeper sense of purpose at work, and we continue to build a better work environment by aligning our cultural and business strategies with the needs of our team members.

What You will Get:

• A unique, inclusive and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more!
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal, and vacation days.

Summary/Objective:

This position is primarily responsible for the movement of finished materials through the various phases of production.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Observe all safety rules and policies maintained by the company.
• Coordinate necessary paperwork at the time of material receipt.
• Clean and maintain equipment in accordance with shift startup and shutdown procedures, including completion of daily forklift inspections.

Other Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain raw material inventory (frame parts, I-beam, etc.), including unloading delivery vehicles and restocking materials as needed.
• Move raw materials through the production area.
• Transport chassis from production to holding or coating areas; move and hang parts onto E-Coat line; unload parts and move to designated areas.
• Relocate product to the repair bay as needed.
• Maintain the exterior yard, including plowing and grading.
• Rotate positions within the production team as necessary.

Working Conditions:

• Primarily on the production floor; may be exposed to elements (heat, snow, etc.).
• Sitting or standing for extended periods.
• Repetitive use of hands to operate machinery.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Competencies:

• Ability to work collaboratively to achieve company goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, receipts, prints, and measurements.
• Meet production goals and deadlines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision.
• Operate various lift trucks and equipment, including radios, stabilization devices, tape measures, scanners, etc.
• Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills.
• Maintain professional relationships with supervisors, colleagues, and customers.
• Work effectively under physically and mentally stressful situations.
• Adapt to climate extremes and changing priorities throughout the day.
• Read and understand daily schedules.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This role does not have supervisory responsibilities upon hiring.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, and lift/move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including coating suits, boots, respirators, gloves, glasses, and ear plugs. Additional PPE may be necessary.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position.

Travel:

No travel expected.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Lift Truck Operator’s License preferred (training available).

Additional Eligibility Qualifications: None.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Grupo de pago: Declaración de AAP / EEO

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status, or any other legally protected category as established by law. All employment decisions are based on legitimate, job-related factors such as skill, ability, and performance. Compliance with this policy is mandatory for all team members. Violations should be reported immediately; violations may lead to disciplinary action, including termination.

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