Forklift Operator

M-D Building Products Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

M-D Building Products Inc. is seeking a focused forklift operator for the Louisville production area. You will transport materials using stand-up forklifts and assist in various departments as needed.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, can read shop paperwork, and meet the physical requirements. The role runs 1st shift, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with PPE and safety protocols in place.

Qualifications

• Stand-up forklift experience is essential.
• Ability to read shop paperwork.
• Lift, carry, or push materials 50–100 pounds.
• Basic math and writing skills for production records.
• Good motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
• Good vision for safe driving and materials inspection.
• 1st shift: 6:30 AM–5:00 PM, Mon–Fri.
• Non-air-conditioned facility with concrete floors.
• Hearing protection required due to noise levels.
• PPE includes eye protection and safety shoes.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklifts and other power-driven industrial trucks to transport materials throughout the production area.
• Receive and follow verbal directions regarding material needs for various departments.
• Perform related material-handling functions in assigned work areas and assist others when needed.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the department.
• Fill in on other jobs of equal or lesser difficulty when not operating the forklift.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and proper servicing to ensure continued operation.
• Report defective operating conditions and make equipment available for repairs.
• Maintain professional interactions with all employees.

Skills

Stand-up forklift operation

Read shop paperwork

Material handling

Basic math & writing

Vision & coordination

Education

High school or better

Job description

• Operate stand-up forklifts and other power-driven industrial trucks to transport materials throughout the production area.
• Receive and follow verbal directions regarding material needs for various departments.
• Perform related material-handling functions in assigned work areas and assist others when needed.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of the department.
• Fill in on other jobs of equal or lesser difficulty when not operating the forklift.
• Maintain equipment cleanliness and proper servicing to ensure continued operation.
• Report defective operating conditions and make equipment available for repairs.
• Maintain professional interactions with all employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Previous stand-up forklift experience is ESSENTIAL
• Ability to read shop paperwork
• Ability to lift, carry, or push materials weighing between 50 and 100 pounds
• Basic math and writing skills for completing production records
• Good motor skills and hand-eye coordination
• Good vision for safe driving and materials inspection
• 1st shift hours: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM Monday- Friday
• Non-air-conditioned facility with concrete floors
• Hearing protection is required due to noise levels
• PPE requirements include eye protection and safety shoes

Education

Preferred

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

Less than 3 years: Warehouse Operations

1-3 years: Forklift Operations

Equal Opportunity Employer
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