Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Forte Opening S; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Forte is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift in Northumberland, PA. You will operate a forklift, move materials, and follow safety procedures to keep production flowing efficiently.

Candidates should have proven forklift experience, a certification preferred, and HS diploma or GED. Willingness to pass background checks and drug screening is required. Safety and accuracy are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as forklift operator.
• Attention to detail with familiarity of industrial equipment.
• Valid forklift certification preferred.
• HS Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials around the plant floor and storage areas.
• Perform safety procedures including harness use.
• Read and interpret schedules/tickets.
• Move stock to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Inspect machinery and report issues to ensure safety.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Industrial equipment familiarity

Pass pre-employment checks

Education

Forklift certification

High school diploma or GED

Job description

# Forklift Operator - 2nd ShiftNorthumberland, PA 17857## OverviewCategoryManufacturing## DescriptionForte is in search of dedicated production workers/manufacturing workers who possess a commitment to excellence in safety, quality, customer service and the ability to contribute to a positive and productive teamwork environment! You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job will involve you driving around the plant floor and into storage areas to acquire material. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency. **What you will do:** • Forklift operating skills to lift/pull/push materials onto forks from elevated heights - navigates throughout plant, including populated and small areas. • Performs safety procedures (including wearing and securing harness) • Read/interpret schedules/tickets • Use measuring tape - to 16th. • Must have the ability to work/maneuver at elevated heights up to 20 ft. • Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment. • Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies. • Transport raw materials to production workstations • Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance. • Comply with company policies and legal guidelines. • Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facility.## Qualifications**Physical Requirements:** • Depth perception required. • Climbing on and off the lift. • Continuous exposure to jarring and driving over uneven pavement. • Constantly getting on/off lift truck to manually lift/slide/flip door skins (max. 50 lbs.), bending, lifting, and twisting. • Picking up materials and disposing as necessary.**What you will need:** • Proven experience as forklift operator • Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment. • Valid certification to operate forklift preferred. • Preferably one year experience in manufacturing setting working in a similar role. • HS Diploma or GED equivalent • Able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.