Forklift Operator

Kronospan; Clarion (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off including vacation

401 (k) retirement plan with company match

Company paid life and disability plans

Job summary

Kronospan is seeking dedicated individuals to join our U.S. team as Forklift Operators. You will play a vital role in safely loading and unloading materials in a manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and be able to work in varying environmental conditions. We offer a competitive benefits program and numerous growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and stress effectively.
• Exceptional self-motivated and organized.
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses.
• Ability to frequently lift 50 lbs unassisted.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift in a manufacturing environment.
• Load and unload vans and containers in a timely manner.
• Perform visual inspections of products being moved.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Dexterity

Job description

Overview

We are Kronospan – the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerous opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team. Your Career, your way. Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.

Responsibilities

Summary Operate a forklift in a manufacturing/warehouse environment to safely load outbound trucks, unload incoming materials used in our process and move various materials including pallets, raw material, finished goods, containers (units), small parts, etc.

• Operate multiple sizes of forklifts depending on the job
• Load and unload vans, flatbeds and containers in a timely and quality-minded manner
• Understand warehouse operations along with material storage locations, products and processes
• Utilize scan guns or computer systems accurately to facilitate material movement
• Work as a team to meet goals of the Shipping department and the organization
• Perform all tasks associated with maintaining a clean and safe plant and warehouse
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems during day-to-day production. Understand escalation process and react accordingly and in a timely fashion
• Effectively communicate with co-workers at all levels regarding daily production; utilize radio and appropriately communicate when needed
• Responsible for the visual inspection of all products being moved and/or loaded/unloaded onto outbound trucks and notifying Supervisor or appropriate personnel of any damage
• Work closely with all team members, supervisors and leadership to identify, report and correct existing or potential quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives

Qualifications

Requirements WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines
• The ability to be flexible in duties, analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to be exceptionally self-motivated and directed, organized, and a keen attention to detail
• The ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple (hot, cold, dirty, etc.) environmental conditions
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses
• The ability to be available for on-call and periodic overtime
• The ability to frequently bend, lift (minimum 50 lbs unassisted), sit or stand for extended periods of time, kneel and move for extended periods of time
• The ability to have dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize appropriate equipment and tools

What We Offer

What Will Put You Ahead

• Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience operating a Fork Truck preferred.

What You Will Get

As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:

• Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
• Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
• You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
• Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
• 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
• “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
• Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools

How to Apply

Together we work, together we win.

• A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.