Fork Lift Operator

Champion Homes; Leesville (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with company match

paid vacation

paid holidays

medical

Rx

Dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

Champion Home Builder, Inc in Leesville, LA is seeking a Fork Lift Operator to load, unload, and move materials around the plant and yard. You will follow work orders, operate power hoists, and ensure safety and efficiency.

This non-exempt role requires a valid forklift certification and attention to detail. Prior manufacturing experience preferred; a Tow Motor License may be required on site.

Qualifications

• Must have current Fork Lift Certification.
• Experience as Fork Lift Operator preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials to be moved.
• Loads/unloads materials onto/off pallets, trays, racks, shelves by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles and straps/braces/pads to prevent shifting or damage.
• Conveys materials from storage/work sites to designated area to assist production.
• Attaches tags/labels to materials and records units moved.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist.

Skills

Forklift Certification

Tow Motor License

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Job description

Work in a place where your team values YOU. Champion Home Builder, Inc wants YOU! We are seeking to hire a Fork Lift Operator to join our team in the Leesville, LA region.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 401k plan with company match
• paid vacation
• paid holidays
• medical
• Rx
• Dental, vision, and life insurance.

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDER, INC?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada. Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Summary:

Loads, unloads, and moves materials within or near plant, yard, or work site by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. May be required to perform non-receiver duties on a temporary basis.

• Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved.
• Opens containers. Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area in a timely manner to assist production team in meeting production time lines.
• Secures lifting attachments to materials and conveys load to destination or signals crane or hoisting operators to move load to destination.
• Counts, weighs, and records number of units of materials moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Attaches identifying tags or labels to materials or marks information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Loads truck for Industrial Truck Operator.
• Stacks or assembles materials into bundles and bands bundles together.
• Lifts heavy objects by hand or with power hoist.

Competencies

• Must have strong attention to detail
• Must have a great work ethic
• Must foster a safe work environment at all times
• Must live the Champion Operating Principles

Qualifications

• Previous Fork Lift Operator experience desired
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment desired

Certifications

• Must have a current Fork Lift Certification.
• May need a current Tow Motor License if involved in moving trucks on plant site.