Forklift Driver - Mechanical - 1st

Wkw North America Llc; Pell City (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wkw North America Llc in Pell City, AL seeks a detail-oriented production associate to move materials, read schedules, and support team leaders. You will verify part labels, perform quality checks, and document hourly outputs while following PPE protocols.

You will operate a pallet jack and forklift, maintain a safe work area, and ensure TS16949 and 5-S standards are followed. Teamwork and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow daily production schedules.
• Ability to identify parts and verify labels.
• Basic computer data entry skills.
• Experience with quality gauges and measurement tools.
• Strong teamwork and communication.
• Compliance with 5-S and TS16949 policies.

Responsibilities

• Fill out hourly production checklists and maintain records.
• Compare materials and tickets to verify correct parts.
• Operate pallet jack and forklift as needed.
• Keep a clean, organized work area and follow safety rules.
• Write production reports as required and communicate issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality inspection

Data entry

Mechanical skills

Team player

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift operation

Pallet jack

Job description

Transports materials, to include raw material, packaging, carts, racks, finished goods, and other materials needed for production to and from work cells or storage areas as needed by the department Team Leader or Supervisor.Duties to include but not limited to:Work in safe manner wearing PPE and providing input to team leader/supervisor of any unsafe items or practices.Work as part of a team performing any variety of operations within the group to maintain flow of work.Follow processes and departmental procedures associated with the Production area.Able to read and follow a daily production schedule to ensure correct materials are available to the work area.Fill out daily checklist at beginning of operation and every hour afterwards/or as required.Compare Confirmation Sheets and material tickets to verify correct material is used at workstations.Examine material, verify parts numbers and check discrepancies such as damaged or unmarked parts.Ensure that parts are always properly identified with the correct part labels.Perform layered audit and quality checks as required.Monitor production flow. Track good parts, scrap and rework on tracking sheets/production boards every hour as required.Handle scrap and rework parts according to work instructions.Material handling functions as required. Will operate a pallet jack and forklift as necessary. Will deliver material to and from workstations as required to maintain production.Required to do training of new employees when instructed.Write production reports as needed.Must adhere to all TS16949 policies/guidelines/etc.Maintain a clean and organized work environment. Ensure 5-S is adhered to properly.Authorization Level:Able to stop production when quality related issue(s) are presentTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Skills and abilities:High attention to detail.Must be able to spot material and visual defects.Must be able to properly use quality gages.Must have basic computer skills and be able to do data entry using a computer system.Must have Mechanical Skills to operate equipment and hand tools.Good interpersonal and communication skills required.Good problem solving skillsThe ability to work in a team environment, which includes being self-motivated, accepting responsibilities, completing assigned action items, and participating in a proactive manner in all team events.Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, work instructions, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively to other Associates of organization.Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Physical demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Associate to successfully perform the duties of this job. The associate is:Frequently required to walk.Must be able to stand for long periods of time performing repetitive movements.Must be able to spot visual defects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.Occasionally required use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; squat; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear effectively.Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Must be able to safely operate a forklift.Work Environment:While performing the duties of this job, the Associate occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.