Michigan: Forklift Operator MI->2nd Shift 2pm-12am(M-TH)

Jost International; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jost International is seeking a Forklift Operator to move materials in warehouse and production areas, load and unload shipments, and place items in designated locations. The role includes daily forklift inspections, maintaining safety, and reorganizing Kan-Ban stock to prioritize older materials.

The position requires general forklift knowledge and the ability to obtain certification per company standards, plus basic math and reading/writing skills. Employment is full-time in the United States.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of forklift operation.
• Ability to gain Training Certification/Operator Permit for forklift.
• Basic math skills as defined by company standards.
• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Understanding of basic processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move materials in warehouse/production areas.
• Assist with loading and unloading trucks, trailers or carriers.
• Place finished products and materials in designated areas.
• Rearrange Kan-Ban materials to use oldest stock first.
• Inspect forklift daily and maintain it per instructions.
• Ensure materials are correctly labeled and stored.
• Perform additional duties inherent to the position.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety procedures

Job description

Job Type
Full-time

Description

INTRODUCTION: This position reports to the Supervisor of the area they are working in. (i.e, Assembly, Welding, Shipping, etc). It is solely accountable for the fulfillment of all assigned duties and has authority delegated commensurate with assigned responsibilities.

FORKLIFT OPERATOR: Performs functions pertaining to the movement of material in the warehouse/production areas and placement of materials/inventory with means of a forklift.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Include, but are not limited to:

• a) Operate forklift.
• b) General efficiency of providing the materials to the various lines they are working.
• c) Loading and unloading trucks, trailers or carriers.
• d) Placement of finished product and or materials/inventory.
• e) Rearrange Kan-Ban materials monthly to ensure oldest materials are used first.
• f) Verifying at the beginning of the shift, on a daily basis, that the fork lift is in good working order. This includes daily maintenance.
• g) Verify that all materials being moved are properly labeled and/or placed in properly designated, labeled areas.
• h) Any additional duties that have not been specifically stated, but which may be assigned and those that are logically and properly inherent to this position.
• g) While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly; sit, stand, walk, see, hear, reach, bend, twist, push, pull and occasionally will be required to stoop, kneel, lift or move objects of 51 pounds or less with or without assistance.
• I will be given written work instructions on how I am to perform this job and I will be fully trained in this position according to those work instructions. I understand that if I fail to perform, I will be disciplined, leading up to and/or including termination of my employment.

Requirements

• a) General knowledge of forklift operation and material handling.
• b) Ability to gain Training Certification/Operator Permit for forklift as defined by company standards.
• c) Basic math skills as defined by company standards.
• d) Ability to read and write legibly as defined by company standards.
• e) Understanding of Basic Processes.
• f) Ability to gain knowledge of company products and company quality procedures.
• g) While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly; sit, stand, walk, see, hear, reach, bend, twist, push, pull and occasionally will be required to stoop, kneel, lift or move objects of 51 pounds or less with or without assistance.
• I will be given written work instructions on how I am to perform this job and I will be fully trained in this position according to those work instructions. I understand that if I fail to perform, I will be disciplined, leading up to and/or including termination of my employment.

Salary Description
$19/hr Base rate + $5/hr Shift Premium