Forklift Operator

The Kraft Group; Montville (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Whitney Containerboard in Montville, CT is seeking a Forklift Operator. This full-time position focuses on safe and efficient raw material preparation for recycled paper, unloading trucks, inspecting incoming material, stocking inventory, and loading the conveyor according to company standards.

The role requires good computer skills to track inventory, adherence to safety rules, and the ability to work in a hot, noisy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Good computer skills to track inventory.
• Ability to communicate with team and follow safety rules.
• Able to multi-task in a changing environment.
• Must operate forklift, clamp, and/or bobcat.
• Meet company quality and production standards.
• Must meet speed/throughput targets.
• Follow defined protocols accurately.

Responsibilities

• Unload trucks repeatedly per company standards.
• Operate forklift and enter bale movements in the computer system; publish inventory numbers.
• Inspect bales unloaded and during loading; mix bales appropriately for conveyor loading.
• Assist in meeting production, waste and quality goals; cut stock with roll splitter or saw.
• Clean and maintain loading area and keep the work area tidy.
• Conduct forklift maintenance and safety checks at shift start/end.
• Adhere to safety and environmental guidelines and company policies.
• Perform special projects as required by the business.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory tracking

Team communication

Safety compliance

Multi-tasking

Equipment operation

Quality standards

Productivity goals

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

# Forklift OperatorHot JobRand Whitney Containerboard - Montville, CT 06353## OverviewSalary Range$21.65 - $25.50 HourlyPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School Diploma or EquivalentCategoryManufacturing## Description**SUMMARY**Rand Whitney Containerboard is a local, family-owned business with a commitment to the community and sustainability. Rand Whitney Containerboard prides itself in its growth mind set, and success of employees. This role can be a career position in a stable work environment or the beginning of a career in paper manufacturing, we will train! This role is primarily responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient raw material preparation for the manufacturing of recycled paper. Contact us today to learn more.The position will unload trucks, inspects incoming material, stock material, and load conveyor in accordance with company specification. Track incoming inventory using a computer.# DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES1. Repetitively unload trucks in accordance with established company standards.2. Operate fork truck in accordance with standards and expectation presented in training. Enter all bale movements in current computer/trucking system. Publish inventory numbers.3. Inspect all bales that are unloaded off the trailers and when loading the conveyor. Use good mix of bales when loading conveyor.4. Help meet or exceed production, waste and quality goals. Cut beater stock with roll splitter or saw.5. Clean and maintain loading area, keep work area clean throughout the shift.6. Conduct a maintenance and safety check for fork truck at beginning and end of each assigned shift.7. Adhere to all safety and environmental guidelines, policies and procedures.8. Special projects and assignments as business dictates.**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES*** This position has no supervisory responsibilities# SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS* High school diploma or equivalent. Eligible to work in the US.* Good computer skills, ability to track inventory in a computer.* Able to communicate with all team members and adhere to safety and adhere to safety regulations. Must be team player, organized and detail oriented.* Ability to multi-task in an environment with frequent changing priorities. Ability to operate a fork truck, clamp truck and/or bobcat.* Able to meet company quality and performance standards for job as specified.* Must be able to complete tasks that require a particular speed or productivity quota.* Must be able to adhere to process protocol and must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.# # PHYSICAL DEMANDS* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods (lifting, walking, climbing, pushing,* twisting, stopping, and pulling). Must be able to lift at least 50 lbs.**WORK ENVIRONMENT*** Able to work in hot, humid, cold and noisy industrial environment. Willingness and ability to work in confined spaces and with heights. Able to work in a tobacco free environment.* Willingness and ability to wear safety glasses, earplugs, hard hat, steel toes boots and any other required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment).# OTHER DUTIESPlease 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.his 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.