Forklift Driver (Montacargas) - Georgetown, TX

USF; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Georgetown, TX seeks an experienced forklift driver. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have some experience operating forklifts. Responsibilities include managing the flow of materials and conducting forklift operations. This role involves multiple shifts. The ideal candidate will demonstrate good mathematical skills and the ability to work well in a team. A forklift test will be administered during the interview.

Qualifications

• Must perform essential duties satisfactorily.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely flow of materials from arrival to storage.
• Drive a hi-lo or use a hand jack.
• Maintain work environment safety.

Skills

Good mathematical ability

Ability to perform multiple tasks

Good personality

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

US Farathane is seeking an experienced forklift driver for our Georgetown, TX location. Se busca conductor de montecargas con experiencia.

• 1st Shift - 7am to 3pm
• 2nd Shift - 3pm to 11pm ---- PRIORITY as of 8/13
• 3rd Shift - 11pm to 7am

SUMMARY

Following established policies and procedures, ensure proper and timely flow of all materials and product from arrival until stored as finished goods. Also, providing flow of all in house material and product including rework, scrap machinery, equipment and garbage. This is done primarily by driving a hi-lo or by using a hand jack. A forklift test will be conducted during the interview. Se le va conducir un examen de montecargas en la entrevista.

Qualifications

To 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.

• Be able to perform multiple tasks.
• Have a good personality.
• Good mathematical ability.
• Education and/or Experience- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Forklift/ Hi-lo experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to supervisors and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to recognize numbers and not transpose digits.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to manage multiple tasks at one time.

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to drive a forklift truck or operate a pallet jack. The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, demonstrate depth perception and have good hand –eye coordination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Tasks are usually performed indoors in a manufacturing environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee must not wear any loose fitting clothing that may get in the way of the moving machinery. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Employee may be required to work outside for short periods of time.