Forklift Operator

Trojan Battery Company; Santa Fe Springs (CA); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

You will comply with safety requirements, follow Trojan Battery quality policies, verify quantities with suppliers, and maintain housekeeping in production, warehouse, and loading zones.

Requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic math, reading/writing English, and a forklift certificate; six months of related experience; Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or greater.
• Read, write, and speak basic English.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Forklift Driver Certificate.
• Minimum six months’ experience in production, warehouse, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety requirements and proper PPE usage.
• Understand Trojan Battery Quality Policies and apply them.
• Ensure machine operators have required materials at all times.
• Meet suppliers to receive and verify materials meet order quantity.
• Move batteries and materials to and from shipping areas.
• Remove scrap and hazardous waste to reclamation area and prepare paperwork.
• Maintain housekeeping and weight/labeling compliance.
• Load/unload batteries and materials onto/off trucks as needed.
• Available for various shifts and overtime.

Skills

Forklift operation knowledge

Basic math

Reading & writing English

Spanish bilingual

Six months warehouse/production exp.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Driver Certificate

Job description

## Forklift OperatorApply: Santa Fe Springs - Clark St., CA, USA: Full time: Posted Today: R10047It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!*We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.***Position Overview** Forklift Operator requires an individual with a positive attitude and ability to work independently with minimum direction. Forklift Operator will be working to make sure that machine operators have the materials they need to produce our world class batteries as well and moving finishing product onto and off trucks in the shipping area. **Areas of Focus** Ensure machine operator have required materials always. Meet suppliers to receive and verify materials meet order quantity. **Responsibilities** • Comply with all safety requirements and proper use of (PPE) Personal Protective Equipment • Understand and practice Trojan Battery Quality Policies • Ensure machine operator have required materials always • Meet suppliers to receive and verify materials meet order quantity • Remove scrap and barrels of hazardous recyclable waste to reclamation area and prepare paperwork • Ensure that re-orders are timely, notify supervisor of shortages • Move DUF batteries from racks to formation • Label hazardous waste and move into satellite area • Ensure labeling and weight restrictions are met • Understand and follow work Instructions • Follow and maintain good housekeeping and hygiene practices • Responsible individual with strong work ethic • Load and unloading of batteries, materials and supplies onto and off trucks, in and out of shipping areas, within warehouse, assembly and production areas • Available for various shifts, and overtime **Basic Qualifications** • High School Diploma, GED, or greater • Read, write, and speak basic English • Basic math proficiency (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) • Forklift Driver Certificate • Understand specifications and labels associated with hazardous material • Minimum six months’ experience in production, construction, warehouse, or similar work environment **Preferred Qualifications** • Some experience in an assembly/ production environment • Bilingual in Spanish