Forklift Drivers Needed (51916)

BRT EXTRUSIONS INC; Niles (OH); On-site; USD 48,216,000 - 52,348,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Insurance at 90 days

401K with company match

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

BRT Extrusions in Niles, OH is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our growing team. The role requires operating a forklift safely, locating bundles, and aiding loading drivers while maintaining organized staging areas.

Competitive hourly wages with benefits starting at 90 days, plus paid vacation and holidays, 401K with company match, and opportunities for promotion from within. Must obtain training and maintain certification as required.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Power Industrial Truck training/certification.
• Recertified every 3 years.
• Able to read and understand shipping labels.
• Strong communication during shift.
• Attend required trainings and safety courses.

Responsibilities

• Discuss shift goals with supervisor and plan production duties.
• Locate bundles and mark with designated color codes.
• Move bundles to warehouse staging areas for loading.
• Assist loading drivers with trailer closures.
• Keep bundles organized in staging areas by order/die/customer.
• Transport packages to Storeroom.
• Assist with customer pickups at Dock 3 as needed.
• Inspect and repair damaged bundles before loading.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Reading labels

Team coordination

Tools

Forklift Monitor

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: NILES, OH 44446

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $17.15 Hourly

Overview

BRT Extrusions, located in Niles, OH, is looking for an experienced Forklift Operator to join our expanding team. BRT is a growing aluminum extrusions company, and as we grow, our employees will grow as well.

Benefits & Perks

• competitive hourly wages
• medical, dental and vision insurance at 90 days
• participation in our 401K (with Company match) program
• paid vacation
• paid holidays upon eligibility
• firsthand training and wage increases for cross training completion.
• annual increases.
• formal onboarding and new hire hands on training for some departments.
• promotion from within for many of our positions.

Essential duties of the Utility Forklift Operator

• Discuss with Supervisor and or Manager of production goals and duties for the shift.
• Locate bundles and mark them with their designated color for each load using the material picklists.
• Pull bundles from their designated bays and place them in the warehouse for the loading drivers.
• Assist the loading drivers with closing truck trailers once load is complete.
• Keep bundles of extrusions organized in staging areas by order/die/customer.
• Transport any UPS or FedEx packages that are due to ship to the Storeroom.
• Will be asked to load any customer pickups at Dock 3.
• Fix any damaged bundles or broken straps on bundles before loading onto trucks.
• Communicate with team by radio.
• Move product/materials manually as required.
• May help other departments with driving needs throughout shift if asked.

Requirements of the Utility Forklift Operator

• Perform the Forklift Inspection before driving for the shift.
• Log into Forklift Monitor and perform all safety checks as required.
• Operate Forklift safely and follow all safety precautions and procedures.
• Blow out radiator with air gun for preventive maintenance on Forklift.
• Must obtain Power Industrial Truck training/certification through BRT.
• Must be recertified in the driving certification every 3 years through BRT.
• Able to read and understand shipping labels/customer information.
• Must have strong communication skills and listen to instructions throughout shift.
• Have knowledge of locations in the building and staging areas.
• Report any unsafe issues or accidents on Forklift that need addressed to the Supervisor, Manager or Forklift Maintenance and follow all Company incident/accident reporting procedures.
• Must maintain good attendance
• Must be willing to participate in all required job and or employment related trainings. This includes but is not limited to all safety and technical or role or tool specific trainings.

Physical requirements

This position requires the individual to work in a factory/manufacturing environment. The temperatures can fluctuate from hot to cold and noise level is high. An individual in this role will be able to walk, bend, stoop, twist, turn and climb and push frequently. With proper safety equipment, an individual in this role may work above ground level (off the ground) for long periods of time. An individual in this role will need to be always aware of movement and/or noises around them. An individual in this role must move 25lbs frequently and up to 50lbs occasionally. And individual in this role will remain stationary for as much as approximately 75% of the time. An individual in this role will be an effective communicator verbally and in writing, and this role requires individuals to read and follow written procedures in English.

BRT is an EEO Employer

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