Forklift Operator

New-Indy Containerboard LLC; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

New-Indy Containerboard LLC is seeking a forklift operator to load/unload materials, move stock, and support production in a corrugated manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes safe operation, accurate paperwork, and adherence to production schedules.

Qualified candidates will have forklift certification (OSHA), prior operator experience, and the ability to follow factory instructions while maintaining quality standards and a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience in corrugated manufacturing preferred.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset.
• Prior Work Experience As a Forklift Operator Preferred.
• Knowledge of product quality specifications.
• Knowledge equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load and unload materials and deliveries.
• Operate and care of forklift in a safe manner.
• Complete forklift inspections before shift and after changing forklifts.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver stock to machines safely and on time.
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Complete necessary paperwork accurately and timely.
• Maximize equipment utilization and meet production schedule.
• Prepare reports including production data and safety data.
• Duties may expand with additional duties.

Skills

Forklift operator experience

Reading factory instructions

Material handling equipment knowledge

Forklift certification (OSHA)

Job description

SUMMARY: Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.

Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.

Locate stock before the start of the run.

Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time

Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.

Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.

Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.

Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.

Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to - production data, machine operational status, safety data, quality data.

Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.

The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.

Exposure to wet and humid conditions.

Exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.

Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required to maintain a current Fork Lift Operator License.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Manufacturing Experience In The Corrugated Industry Preferred.

Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.

Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset.

Prior Work Experience As a Forklift Operator Preferred.

Knowledge of product quality specifications

Knowledge equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.

Maintain a clean and safe environment

Forklift certification per OSHA standards.