Forklift Operator - Assembly Dept.

MaineGuide; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health savings account with company

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program with employee

Educational reimbursement

Wellness programs and challenges

Other supplemental benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

MaineGuide is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move material between inventory, production, and finished goods areas in Kentucky. You will ensure accurate paperwork and production records, and supply production with materials according to the schedule.

Responsibilities include moving materials, labeling, assisting with bottlenecks, and performing basic maintenance. Safety, efficiency, and accuracy are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education is required, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Forklift driving experience is preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred.
• Must successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Move material in process from one station to another.
• Band, wrap, and/or pack finished goods, and label material.
• Move finished goods from production area to inventory yard or warehouse.
• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs.
• Provide general preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Complete pre-shift startup equipment checklist and report problems.
• Keep inventory yard organized and clean.
• Complete production records as required.
• Follow forklift rules and company policies.
• Participate in safety, CI and other programs and meetings.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Basic math

Inventory techniques

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

Forklift Operator I is responsible for the movement of material from inventory to production and back to inventory. Maintains correct paperwork and production records as required. Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Moves material in process from one station to another if necessary


• Bands, wraps and/or packs finished goods, and labels material


• Moves finished goods from production area to finished goods inventory yard or warehouse


• Assist production with bottlenecks and other material needs


• Provides general preventive maintenance on equipment


• Completes pre-shift startup equipment checklist and reports any problems or concerns


• Maintains rough material and finished goods inventory yard organized and clean


• Completes production records as required


• Follows forklift rules and policies as described by Company policy


• Participates in safety, CI and other programs and meetings


• Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

• Minimum 9th grade basic education, High school diploma or GED preferred but not required


• No minimum experience is required however, forklift driving experience is preferred


• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques preferred


• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process


• Must be at least 18 years of age

Hourly Pay Range: $17.00 - $19.00 dollars an hour dependent on experience*

*pay range may be adjusted depending on cost of living

Benefits currently offered to our employees:

• Medical insurance


• Health savings account with company contribution


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Basic and voluntary life insurance


• Disability insurance


• 401(k) plan with company match


• Paid vacation and holidays


• Stock purchase program with employee discount


• Educational reimbursement


• Wellness programs and challenges


• Other supplemental benefits


• A discretionary annual bonus based on Company and business unit performance may also be provided.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.