Forklift Operator - 1st Shift, $16.50-$18/hr, OT

Rrdonnelley; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

PTO

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

RRD is seeking a forklift operator for the 1st shift in Wisconsin (Cudahy). Schedule: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday with overtime as needed.

Responsible for moving finished product, supplying materials, staging shipments, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Operate forklifts and related equipment, perform routine inspections, handle batteries and LP/Propane tasks, and uphold safety policies including LOTO and PPE.

Qualifications

• Ability to judge forklift dimensions and lifting capacity.
• Identify doorway and aisle clearance for forklift and load.
• Knowledge of storage layout to place items without detailed instructions.
• Skilled at moving forklifts in tight spaces.
• Advanced understanding of forklift controls for safe operation.
• Proficient in starting, stopping, and navigating forklifts in narrow aisles.
• Ability to assess load balance and lifting feasibility.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to move finished product for shipping or storage.
• Supplies Manufacturing Department with materials as needed.
• Stages product to be moved or shipped.
• Racks unused supplies and maintains inventory by type, amount, and location.
• Transports and processes manufacturing paper by-products.
• Empties trash hoppers and performs housekeeping duties as needed.
• Performs routine daily inspections on hoist and reports maintenance needs.
• May include battery service duties such as inspecting, recharging and replacing batteries.
• May include changing LP/Propane.
• Adheres to safety policies including lock out-tag out and PPE requirements.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Forklift dimensions awareness

Doorway clearance

Storage layout knowledge

Tight-space forklift operation

Advanced forklift control

Forklift control proficiency

Load balance judgment

Job description

RRD is seeking a forklift operator for the 1st shift in Wisconsin (Cudahy). Schedule: 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday–Friday with overtime as needed.

Responsible for moving finished product, supplying materials, staging shipments, and maintaining inventory accuracy. Operate forklifts and related equipment, perform routine inspections, handle batteries and LP/Propane tasks, and uphold safety policies including LOTO and PPE.