Forklift Operator

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

KOBELCO ALUMINUM AUTOMOTIVE PRODUCTS LLC in Bowling Green, Kentucky, seeks a Press Forklift Operator (Floater) responsible for operating forklifts while ensuring safety and efficiency. Duties include delivering materials, assisting maintenance, and preparing reports. Candidates must be willing to work flexible shifts.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED with basic mechanical aptitude and must be able to adhere to safety protocols, work in varying climates, and perform physically demanding tasks.

Qualifications

• Willing to work 12-hour shifts and every other weekend and some holidays.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English.
• Willing to maintain adherence to safety rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and small hoist according to safety standards.
• Ensure maximum equipment operational availability.
• Prepare daily production reports and maintain records.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic mechanical aptitude

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Education

High school degree or GED equivalence

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Press Forklift Operator (Floater)

Classification: Non-Exempt

Department: Forging

Reports to: Forging Supervisor

Position Summary

This position is responsible for operating a forklift. The operator is charged with operating the forklift with safety in mind, delivering cages or billets to the press and handling scrap containers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring consistent basic safety standards and procedures
• Forklift operation and small hoist operation.
• Ensures Press utilization is at maximum operational availability.
• Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.
• Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.
• Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.
• Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.
• Other duties assigned by the Forging Supervisor

Skills & Competencies

• Understanding and utilization of 5S concept
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues
• Ability to use QAD to scan billets at the press using a scan gun
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM - 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM
• Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to: lifting up to (50 lbs.), walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing
• Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Must work safely
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment
• Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances
• Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally
• Able to accurately use basic math

Education & Experience

• High school degree or GED equivalence
• Basic mechanical aptitude