Forklift Driver

Atlas-Roofing-Corporation; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Roofing Corporation is seeking a Forklift Driver to operate forklifts for loading and unloading trucks and moving materials throughout the facility. You will work with the Production Manager to create schedules that meet production needs and maintain accurate load sheets and shipping documents.

The role requires general understanding of manufacturing processes, safety, and quality systems. Prior forklift experience and basic math skills are preferred; training in safety and quality

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment preferred.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to use basic math and simple measuring tools.
• Training provided in safety and Quality System Awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload trucks and move materials within the facility.
• Coordinate with Production Manager to develop schedules meeting production needs.
• Maintain inventory awareness and assist with ordering supplies as needed.
• Verify counts, maintain load sheets, and adjust shipping documents accordingly.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and discrepancies and report to supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Tools

Pallet jack

Job description

Forklift Driver Primary Responsibilities

• Operates forklift to load and unload trucks and move material throughout the facility.
• Works with Production Manager to develop a schedule that meets production needs.
• General understanding of the manufacturing processes, quality standards, equipment, operations, safety requirements and departmental procedures.
• Load or unload trucks either by hand, forklift, or by pallet jack.
  • Load to maximize board footage on trailers.
  • Maintain load sheets, verify counts and adjust shipping documents accordingly.
  • Unload incoming material and place in proper inventory area.
  • Inspect incoming material for damage and accurate count and notify supervisor of any discrepancies or damage.
• Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and communicates with appropriate personnel to order replacement product as needed.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing / industrial environment preferred.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Must be able to use simple math and use basic hand-held measuring tools
• Will be trained to become familiar with general safety.
• Will be trained to become familiar with Quality System Awareness.

Forklift Driver Additional Information

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required including sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps or ladders, grasping, fine and course manipulation, reaching both forward and above head level, and tolerant of temperature changes for the entire shift.

Total Compensation

• Atlas Roofing Corporationoffers a competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Standard Hours

Monday - Friday, 40 hours

Total Compensation

Atlas Molded Productsoffers a competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package as well as a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.