Fork Lift / Tow Motor Operator

championhomes; Topeka (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Champion Home Builders is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to move materials within the plant, yard, or site. You will load and unload goods, stack materials, and ensure loads are secured for safe transit. Attention to detail and a strong safety mindset are essential.

Candidates should have forklift certification and prior experience in a manufacturing environment. This role is based on site and supports production teams to meet timelines.

Qualifications

• Previous Fork Lift Operator experience desired.
• Current Fork Lift Certification required.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to determine materials to move.
• Loads/unloads materials onto pallets and stacks using forklift and manual handling.
• Uses strapping and padding to secure loads for transit or storage.
• Moves materials to designated areas to assist production timelines.
• Counts, weighs, and records units moved on production sheets.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Safety conscious

Job description

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

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.

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, genderidentity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age,veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participatesin the E-Verify Program.