Hi Lo Operator (Forklift) - 1st shift

Midway Products Group, INC; North Vernon (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Midway Products Group, INC is seeking a 1st shift forklift operator to safely move materials and support production. The role requires operating a Hi-Lo forklift, loading/unloading, weighing materials, and maintaining records with attention to safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include assisting in die set-ups, training new employees, and performing daily maintenance checks while ensuring adherence to all safety regulations and timely material flow.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver\'s license and operator\'s permit.
• High school diploma or the equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial lift truck.
• Move materials to designated areas.
• Unload and stack material.
• Supply workers with materials as required, in a timely manner.
• Load and unload steel/ shipping trucks as needed.
• Weigh materials or products and record on tags or labels.
• Maintain Hi-Lo in proper working condition and perform maintenance checks.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and report safety or mechanical problems.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Hi-Lo forklift

Job description

1st Shift Opportunity

• Safely operate powered industrial lift truck.
• Move materials in amounts to avoid personal injury, or damage to equipment, material, product, or the facility.
• Move material to designed areas.
• Unload and stack material.
• Supply workers with materials as required, in a timely manner.
• Load and unload steel trucks. May load and unload shipping trucks.
• Interpret labels to ensure proper disposition of materials.
• Weigh materials or products and record on tags or labels.
• Refuel power supply as needed.
• Responsible for assisting in die set-ups.
• Train new or less experienced employees on the job.
• Maintain proper records of the work performed.
• Perform maintenance checks to make sure the Hi-Lo is in proper working condition.
• Report any safety or mechanical problems with the Hi-Lo to an Area Manager.
• Fill out daily Hi-Lo maintenance check off list.
• Adhere to all safety regulations.
• Dumps scrap daily.
• Performs other essential functions as assigned.

Requirements

Training and experience: Must have a valid drivers license and operator's permit.

Prefer a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Behaviors

Dedicated - Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Goal Completion - Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Education

High School / GED (preferred)

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