Forklift Operator 3rd Shift

Multimatic; Kentucky; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Multimatic in Kentucky is seeking a dependable forklift operator to support production, shipping and receiving. You will load and unload materials, move products between storage and production lines, and help maintain clean, organized work areas in a busy plant.

Responsibilities include performing daily work orders, tagging containers, applying 5-S practices, and ensuring proper storage of materials with FIFO.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment at a level 6 forklift classification.
• Ability to read and comprehend written work instructions.
• Ability to write effective correspondence and present information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain forklift cleanliness and upkeep.
• Complete daily work orders and note issues.
• Load and unload materials onto pallets and racks.
• Move materials from storage to production, shipping and receiving.
• Ensure FIFO inventory and perform related audits.
• Tag containers and assist with labeling and rack preparation.
• Assist with packaging and removal of trash and recyclables.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Inventory management

5S / housekeeping

Communication

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Material handling equipment (MHE)

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assure the cleanliness and upkeep of the forklifts they operate.
• Completes daily work order activity to assure lift is in good condition and notes issues appropriately if detected.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets and racks.
• Conveys materials from storage to designated area to support production, shipping and receiving.
• Offloads material from production machines, placing product in appropriate area of warehouse.
• Loads material into production line while monitoring quality of material as required.
• Maintains material inventory using “First in, First out” inventory control and performs F.I.F.O. audits as required.
• Assist in attaching identifying tags or labels to containers.
• Removes old labels and assists with rack preparation as required.
• Assist in packaging and performing shrink wrapped loads.
• Assist with trash and recyclable material removal from the plant.
• Operates industrial truck or electric hoist to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
• Assures production materials are properly stored in 5-S locations.
• Assure aisles and exits are clear from obstructions.
• Maintains good communication with fellow drivers and supervision to minimize downtime.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or designee.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must be able to operate material handling equipment at a level 6 forklift classification.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The ability to read and comprehend written work instructions. The ability to write effective correspondence. The ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations. Effectively represent the company professionally to customers, supplier and other associates within the organization.

To learn more about Multimatic, check out our youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psOjJIh3t90

We thank all interested candidates in advance; however, only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.

As part of our commitment to ensuring our employment practices are fair, accessible, and inclusive of persons with disabilities, recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities, are available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process for applicants with disabilities.