Forklift Operator — Shipping & Growth Path

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Clarion (Clarion County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company"s

Competitive benefits including medical

Paid time off and holidays

Training through KronoAcademy

Uniform & boot reimbursement

Job summary

Kronospan, a world leader in wood-based panels, is seeking a Fork Truck Operator for its Boards Plant in the United States. You will load outbound trucks, unload incoming materials, and move pallets, raw materials, and finished goods in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.

The role may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. We value safety, teamwork, and a strong work ethic in a diverse environment, with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines.
• The ability to be flexible in duties, analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to be exceptionally self-motivated and directed, organized, and a keen attention to detail.
• The ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple environmental conditions.
• Good vision with or without corrective lenses; physical capability to lift 50 lbs unassisted and stand for extended periods.
• The ability to be available for on-call and periodic overtime.

Responsibilities

• Operate multiple sizes of fork trucks depending on job.
• Load and unload vans, flatbeds and containers in a timely and quality minded manner.
• Understand warehouse operations along with material storage locations, products and processes.
• Utilize scan guns or computer systems accurately to facilitate material movement.
• Work as a team to meet goals of the Shipping department and the organization.
• Perform all tasks associated with maintaining a clean and safe plant and warehouse.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers at all levels regarding daily production; utilize radio and appropriately communicate when needed.
• Responsible for the visual inspection of all raw and finished products being moved and/or loaded/unloaded onto trucks.
• Identify inbound or outbound damaged material and notify the Shipping and Receiving Supervisor, Superintendent or Plant Manager.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Communication

Attention to detail

Physical stamina

Flexibility

Overtime availability

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Kronospan, a world leader in wood-based panels, is seeking a Fork Truck Operator for its Boards Plant in the United States. You will load outbound trucks, unload incoming materials, and move pallets, raw materials, and finished goods in a manufacturing/warehouse setting.

The role may require evenings, weekends, and holidays. We value safety, teamwork, and a strong work ethic in a diverse environment, with opportunities for growth and development.