Forklift Operator- 1st shift or 2nd shift

Welch Packaging Group; Lebanon (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging Group in Ohio is seeking a forklift operator to load, unload, and move materials, operate the conveyor line as needed, and assist other material handlers while keeping the warehouse organized.

You will read the production schedule, follow safety procedures including LOTO, perform daily forklift inspections, and communicate with the oncoming shift to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift experience and be able to pass forklift training.
• Must be able to read and write English.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic math.
• Strong attention to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment to company standards and unload/load trucks.
• Receive raw materials and process, tag, and store them.
• Keep converting lines full and assist material handlers.
• Read production schedules and communicate issues to the supervisor.
• Maintain a clean, organized dock and work area; follow LOTO procedures.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report maintenance needs.
• Collaborate with other forklift drivers and teamwork to move products.
• Document loads, inventory, and any discrepancies as required.

Skills

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

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

Job description

Description

1st Shift- M- F 6am- 2pm

2nd shift- M-F 2pm-10pm

* Shift differential for off shifts

SUMMARY

Operate forklift equipment to company standards. Receive raw materials by company procedures. Unload and load trucks. Operate Conveyor Line as needed. Assisting Material Handlers 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.
• 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 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.