Forklift Driver Hybrid Shift (5:00PM - 3:30AM)

Camaco; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Camaco in Lorain, OH is seeking a material handling equipment operator to transport parts between lines and assist the press room as needed. The role emphasizes accuracy in labeling, safe operation of industrial vehicles, and teamwork within a structured manufacturing environment.

Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least two years of experience. The job involves lifting up to 50 pounds, standard warehouse tasks, and adherence to quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates a Hi-Lo, tugger and/or shag truck to load and unload trucks and support production.
• Place finished product in proper storage location and ensure containers are properly labeled.
• Verify product in container matches label and plan, organize, and prioritize material handling activities to meet deadlines.
• Follow all safety regulations for industrial vehicle operation and perform basic housekeeping to keep area clean and safe.
• Various other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hi-Lo operation

Forklift

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose

The material handling equipment operator position is responsible delivering parts and components to and from assembly lines and/or supporting the press room where applicable to feed the production process within the company. Work errors could impact multiple departments, such as when products are mislabeled. Extreme caution must be used to avoid injuries when driving vehicles in areas with pedestrian traffic. The department is structured as a formal team and requires the ability to work within the team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

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

Operates a hi-lo, tugger and/or shag truck to load and unload trucks, support production and/or docks. Place finished product in proper storage location. Ensure containers are properly labeled. Properly stock the assigned cells. Verify product in container match’s label. Planning, organizing, and prioritizing activities to meet material handling requirements and deadlines. A forklift/tugger driver needs to be vigilant and focused, with the ability to type, read, and memorize information such as part numbers and locations. Follow all safety regulations concerning industrial vehicle operation. Perform basic housekeeping to keep the area clean and safe. Various other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required. Two years of experience

Competencies

Ability to follow established procedures. Operate a Hi-Lo efficiently in a Manufacturing Environment. Ability to judge distances, speed of moving objects, and the ability to lift and move stacked pallets and containers efficiently. Strong attention to detail. Organizational Skills. Knowledge of AITF16949 quality standards. Sufficient problem-solving skills to address both routine and non-routine problems. Communication skills to interact with all levels of employees. Computer literacy skills include the ability to perform basic data entry, scanning and to operate visual ‘touch screen’ display panels. Sufficient math skills to perform department related tasks as required. Ability to work effectively with people.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The job requires very frequent visual effort and concentration, and the ability to move throughout the plant. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work requires regular standing, walking, bending, lifting and a variety of physical activities.