Forklift Operator 2 - Clamp (1st Shift)

CJK Group; Lebanon (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join their dynamic team. This role involves operating forklifts to handle raw paper materials and finished products in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of forklift operations, safety protocols, and inventory management. You will play a crucial role in ensuring efficient material movement and maintaining accurate inventory records. If you are looking for a challenging position with opportunities for growth in a supportive workplace, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Skilled in operating forklifts and clamp trucks with safety.
• Knowledge of inventory management and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Move materials using forklifts and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Perform safety checks and assist in special projects.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Inventory Control

Safety Checks

Material Handling

Tools

Forklift

Overhead Rail Crane

Materials Management System

Job description

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Job Summary:

The Forklift Operator 2 will drive a forklift truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, fork-grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move raw paper materials and in-process products and finished products, equipment, or materials in warehouse, storage yard, or factory.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Move materials and equipment using an overhead rail crane or operate a rail car mover such as a Trackmobile. May load and unload semi-trailer trucks. May load or unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices. Perform safety checks on lifts. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report any discrepancies. Responsible for inventory control, tracking, and reporting inventory utilizing a materials management system.
• Lubricate truck, recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace liquefied-gas tank.
• Organize and assign storage space utilized in warehousing and moving materials in the departments.

Basic Qualifications:

• Greater knowledge and skill than Hoist Operator 1 in the handling of controls for driving forklift and/or clamp trucks.
• Skilled in handling controls for starting, stopping, backings, and driving forklift trucks through narrow aisles in building, up and down ramps, and in and out of railroad cars, trucks, etc.; and, for lifting, lowering, and tilting forks by moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate controls.
• Knowledge of how high, wide, and long the forklift truck and its load are, and how much the forklift truck can lift. Good spatial ability to identify how high and wide a doorway and an aisle must be to drive the forklift truck and its load; how high and wide the shelf, bin, etc., must be to place the load; and how high the load must be lifted to reach the shelf or bin.
• Must be able to recognize whether the forklift truck is able to lift the load and whether the load is properly balanced.
• Knowledge of the layout of the storage area to be able to find and place items without need for detailed instructions. Skilled in moving forklift trucks in places where there is very little room to stack or remove loads.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with a team lift frequently.
• Frequent reaching upwards.
• Prolonged periods of sitting.
• Exposure to vibration & a loud work environment.

CJK Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment, please contact plant HR at (502)-488-4070 or [e-mail]