Forklift Operator

Independent Can Company; Vandalia (OH); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Independent Can Co in Vandalia, OH is hiring an entry-level forklift operator to move materials, load and unload trucks, and support production lines. This hourly, non-exempt role reports to the Traffic Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities.

You will pull and assemble orders for shipment, verify counts, perform daily forklift maintenance, and keep the work area clean. The job requires following SQF and GMP safety standards and proper handling of hazardous waste according to state and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Fork Truck Training certification is required.
• Basic math skills for counting and loading.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to supply materials to can lines and move units to warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks; pull and assemble orders for shipment.
• Maintain daily forklift maintenance and safe operation of equipment.
• Read production orders, verify counts, and ensure accurate packing and labeling.
• Keep work area clean; follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Follow SQF and GMP guidelines and proper hazardous waste handling.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order pulling

Safety compliance

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fork Truck Training certification

Math skills

Job description

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Independent Can Co Vandalia - Vandalia, OH 45377Salary Range: $17.42 - $23.27 HourlyJob Shift: 2nd

Responsible for operating a forklift truck to move materials in the plant, load, and unload trucks. Pulls and loads orders for shipment. This position is an hourly non-exempt position and reports to the Traffic Manager. This position has no supervisory responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

include the following:

• Operate for trucks to supply all materials to can lines, presses, and slitters.
• Operate fork truck to move finished units from manufacturing area to warehouse to load trucks as required.
• Operate fork trucks to empty scrap and trash hoppers.
• Operate fork trucks to load and unload trucks as required.
• Daily maintenance of their assigned fork trucks.
• Using a production order, pull and assemble orders for shipment. This requires reading the order, determining number of packages of each item needed, and assembling all of the items for shipment. Identifying each package, as required, with proper information. Loading the order as required avoiding damage in loading, shipping, and unloading at the final destination. Accuracy of counts is extremely important, and accuracy of information to the shipping foreman when order is complete, advising of all items loaded and items not available for shipment.
• Sweep, clean, pick-up trash, general house cleaning.
• Will follow Company personnel and product safety requirements including standards such as those from SQF and internal GMPs.
• Must follow proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous waste in accordance with State and Federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Pass the Fork Truck Training certification course. Achievement of high school level math.