Forklift Operator

McKinley Paper Company; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

McKinley Paper Company is seeking a Forklift Operator to move, locate, relocate, stack and count material while maintaining a safe and efficient operation of warehouse equipment.

The ideal candidate has forklift training certification and a solid understanding of machinery, as well as experience in loading, unloading, and staging materials. This role requires adherence to safety standards and proper equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must satisfactorily complete a forklift training program and able to obtain Certification.
• A strong understanding about machinery and parts nomenclature is necessary.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of Fork-lifts and mechanical material lifting devices.
• Knowledge of Inspecting and maintaining vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating a forklift in a safe manner.
• Receive and put away unload inbound material safely and move to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store materials in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move material from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the Depot’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety; Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment as scheduled.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Machinery understanding

Equipment inspection

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count Material. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the mobile equipment.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (This list is not all inclusive and may not include all duties assigned):

• Responsible for operating a forklift in a safe manner.
• Receive and put away unload inbound material safely and move to storage locations.
• E fficiently stack and store materials in the appropriate areas.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move material from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment.
• Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Maintain the Depot’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety; Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Perform or assist in building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as required.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment as scheduled.

Qualifications

ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Must satisfactorily complete a forklift training program and able to obtain Certification.
• A strong understanding about machinery and parts nomenclature is necessary.
• Knowledgeable in the operation of Fork-lifts and mechanical material lifting devices.
• Knowledge of Inspecting and maintaining vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes in order to ensure safety.

EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED)
• 1-2 years’ experience in a manufacturing, industrial or warehouse environment