FORK LIFT OPERATOR- 2nd Shift

Colonial Group; Home Township (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a forklift operator to safely move materials, operate wrapping equipment as needed, and maintain organized inventory in a manufacturing setting.

You will document inbound/outbound materials, assist with production pulls and inventory counts, and collaborate with the shipping team while adhering to safety rules and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• 6+ months of forklift experience.
• Willingness to work overtime on short notice, including weekends.
• Able to work around machinery and heavy forklift traffic in a manufacturing setting.
• Must obtain and maintain PCA forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Operate wrapping equipment when necessary.
• Keep stock and materials organized.
• Document materials unloaded and offloaded from trucks.
• Assist with production pull, inbound forms, and inventory counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Overtime willingness

Fast-paced environment

Team communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

PCA forklift license

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.