Forklift Operator

Rand-whitney Mid-atlantic Llc; Red Lion (York County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Rand Whitney Mid Atlantic in Red Lion, PA is seeking a reliable forklift operator for the second shift to load and unload materials, move them to storage areas, and prepare shipments. This full-time role requires standing, lifting, and operating a forklift safely in a manufacturing setting.

Candidates should have prior forklift experience (three years preferred), read and follow factory instructions, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Three years of 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.
• 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 powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities.
• Operate and care for forklift in a safe manner; must be qualified to operate forklift.
• Complete and document forklift inspections before start of shift and when using a new forklift; turn in maintenance work orders as needed.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Adhere to daily production schedule and help optimize it to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Deliver stock to machines safely and on time; complete necessary paperwork accurately.
• Complete reports (Production Data, Machine Operational Status, Safety Data, Quality Data) accurately.
• Maximize equipment utilization by operating at available capacity and speed.
• Handle special projects and assignments as business dictates.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy as required by regulations and company policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

Forklift License

Tools

Warehouse scanners

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Rand Whitney Mid Atlantic Red Lion PA - Red Lion, PA 17356Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $19.00 - $25.50 HourlyJob Shift: Second ShiftJob Category: Manufacturing

SUMMARY

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

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.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time. Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Complete necessary 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 HIPPA.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry preferred. Three years of 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.
• 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 current Forklift 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.

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