Forklift Operator- 1st shift

Welch Packaging Group Inc; Galloway (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group Inc is seeking a first shift forklift/clamp truck operator for Mon-Fri, 6am-2:30pm. You will operate clamp truck and forklift, receive raw materials, unload/load trucks and rail cars, and help keep the warehouse organized.

You will assist Material Handlers and Shipping personnel, follow safety rules, read schedules, and perform inspections. This role requires prior forklift experience and ability to read English with good teamwork and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior forklift experience required.
• Must pass basic forklift and clamp truck training.
• Ability to read and write English; read tape measures; basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate clamp truck and forklift to process raw materials.
• Receive roll stock and unload/load trucks and rail cars.
• Keep warehouse organized and assist other personnel.
• Follow safety procedures and report unsafe conditions.
• Read production schedule and communicate issues.
• Perform daily forklift inspections per OSHA.

Skills

Forklift experience

Clamp truck training

English literacy

Tape measure reading

Mathematical calculations

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

Job description

Description

1st shift- Mon-Fri

6am-230pm

SUMMARY

Operate clamp truck and forklift equipment to company standards. Receive roll stock and other raw materials by company procedures. Unload and load trucks and rail cars as necessary. Operate Bander, Hand Bander, and Conveyor Line as needed. Assisting Material Handlers, Shipping Personnel, Clamp Drivers and keeping warehouse organized

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work Safely – report all unsafe conditions and or near misses immediately to your Supervisor.
• Report any property damage that occurred while you were on the lift, regardless of how insignificant it may seem.
• Maintain a clean work area – keep docks picked up, aisle ways clean and swept, bander area clean and empty trash as required.
• Keep all converting equipment lines full, machines should not wait on product.
• Able to read and understand the production schedule – keeps Supervisor informed in advance of issues.
• Work efficiently, handling bales only once, minimizing any fork lift damage.
• Cut and remove banding and dunnage for machines as directed
• Operate and maintain fork truck equipment as required.
• Perform Fork Lift inspection daily at the beginning of your shift as required by OSHA
• Communicate all relevant information to oncoming shift prior to leaving.
• Follow all LOTO procedures for loading and unloading trailers.
• Process, tag, and store incoming raw materials as required.
• Inspects all incoming and outgoing product and supplies and document for defects.
• Inventory and organize finished products.
• Perform all documentation as assigned, i.e. load verification form.
• Shred waste materials – be sure to properly weigh and identify load.
• Operate plant PC's and appropriate systems to complete assigned tasks.
• Enter Maintenance Work Requests– for Safety, Scheduled and Unscheduled tasks as needed.
• Rework any bales or pallets of finished goods that have been spilled or are potentially unsafe.
• Work with other Fork Lift drivers as a team and communicate accordingly.
• Follow plant procedures on tracking waste bales; place all quarantined product into quarantine area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience

• Prior forklift experience required.
• Must be able to pass basic forklift and clamp truck training.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic mathematical calculations.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Time management.
• Systems analysis.
• Mathematical and deductive reasoning.
• Critical thinking.
• Active learning.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk and communicate with team members.
• The employee frequently is required to use hands, reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Ability to climb up and down into a forklift or clamp truck to operate safely
• The employee must regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perceptions and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to ambient temperatures. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Disclaimer:

This list does not represent all physical demands. Descriptions are representative of those that must be met by employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the jobs' essential functions.

Welch Packaging is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran.