Forklift Operator

The Kraft Group & Affiliates; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Group & Affiliates in Massachusetts is seeking a reliable forklift operator to support loading, unloading and moving materials between storage areas, machines and docks. You will operate powered industrial trucks safely and follow the daily production schedule.

Responsibilities include performing forklift inspections, delivering stock on time, completing forms and reports, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency while maintaining strict safety and HIPAA-compliant data

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of corrugated packaging or general manufacturing experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience required.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can translate into efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of layouts, production specifications and product quality specifications.
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to use warehouse scanners.
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.
• Must be able to adhere to process protocol and must be able to apply established protocols in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely to load and unload materials.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines on time.
• Complete forklift inspection before start of shift and when operating a new forklift, and turn in maintenance work orders.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Complete assigned forms and reports accurately and promptly (Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data).
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating at available capacity and speed.
• Engage in special projects and assignments as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy standards or company policies as required (including HIPAA).

Skills

Forklift experience

Reading factory masters

Production knowledge

Safety oriented

Attention to detail

Job description

Summary

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, or into trucks or storage facilities.

• Operation of a forklift in a safe manner.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• 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.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Complete assigned forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPAA.

Summary

Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, or into trucks or storage facilities.

• Operation of a forklift in a safe manner.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• 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.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Complete assigned forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPAA.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operation of a forklift in a safe manner.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time.
• 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.
• Adhere to daily production schedule.
• Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Complete assigned forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Responsible for the maintenance, creation and control of all personally identifiable information or any other information protected by any Confidentiality or Privacy Standards or Company Policies that you have access or knowledge of, including but not limited to any state or federal regulations including HIPAA.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Skills And Qualifications

• 0-2 years of corrugated packaging or general manufacturing experience preferred
• Previous forklift experience required.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Working knowledge of equipment design and capabilities that can translate into efficient operation.
• Working knowledge of layouts, production specifications and product quality specifications.
• Excellent team building and interpersonal skills.
• High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.
• Ability to use warehouse scanners
• Must have attention to detail and focused concentration.
• 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.
• 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 up to 50 lbs.
• 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 noise level in the WORK ENVIRONMENT is usually loud.
• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles; vibrations

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Required to maintain a valid Forklift License
• Required to maintain a valid State ID

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.