Switcher Driver 3rd Shift

Thai Summit America Corporation; Bardstown (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Thai Summit America Corporation in Bardstown, KY is seeking an experienced forklift operator to provide full service to production and shipping departments. You will handle rack and die inventory, move trailers, and support scrap and shipping processes while adhering to TPM/5S safety standards.

The role requires a valid driver’s license, forklift certification (CDL-A preferred), and 3+ years of forklift experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Driver's License and Fork Truck License or the ability to obtain one.
• 3+ years’ experience as a forklift driver or switcher.
• Basic computer skills and ability to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and report equipment daily at start of shift to ensure safety.
• Scale/load trailers and move racks as needed to support shipping/WIP.
• Support scrap handling: unloading, weighing, recording and transporting scrap roll offs.
• Prepare and deliver shipping/WIP racks; verify paperwork matches.
• Operate and maneuver equipment to maintain bullpen, trailers and yard areas.
• Follow safety and TPM/5S standards in warehouse and outdoor areas.

Skills

Forklift operation

Switcher/tractor w/wet kit

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP System

Job description

• Rack and die inventory management

Primary Job Function

Provide full service to production/shipping departments, by using established processes/TPM objectives. Accomplish any and all work assignments as directed by management.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Inspect and report upon equipment daily at start of each shift ensuring all safety precautions are being implemented
• Scale full Paige Trailers and bring to bullpen; scale empty Paige Trailers to bring to Scrap Room
• Adhere to the scrap process including removing and replacing scrap with roll off trailer; responding when contacted to swap; recording and weighing of scrap roll offs; transporting scrap roll off to the staging area
• Supply and deliver proper amounts of shipping/WIP racks
• Load and unload outside trucks, and verify incoming racks per BOL
• Transfer dies, finished parts, and empty racks/totes utilizing flatbed trailers
• Assist with loading and unloading outside dies and tooling, as needed
• Trailer switching
• Adhere to outside rack layout
• Verify that product matches paperwork for shipping/WIP racks
• Commitment/adherence to department cross training
• Maneuver the Taylor-100 “Big Red” 100,000-ton Hilo
• Operate switcher to maintain bullpen and move trailers as required
• Rack and die inventory management
• Maintain all safety and housekeeping standards including but not limited to TPM/5S objectives in warehouse, pole barns, fork trucks, outside grounds
• Raising/Lowering trailers
• Connecting/Removing air lines
• Chocking wheels
• Follow the damage trailer process (tagging trailers to describe details of damage)
• Clearing scrap pad

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have valid Drivers License, and Fork Truck License or the ability to obtain one
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime as required
• Willingness to adjust to shifts as necessary to support the company, including providing coverage for employee time off
• Commitment to adhere to the two-hour stay-over policy when needed
• Basic Computer skills
• Class CDL-A preferred, not required
• Knowledge of R/F Guns
• 3+ years’ experience as a fork truck driver, switcher, tractor w/wet kit for gondola roll offs preferred

Training Requirements or Equivalents

• New hire orientation
• ERP System Training

Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements

• Frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs. and occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting, climbing, carrying, pulling, griping, grasping, twisting, bending, stooping and reaching throughout the work day
• Hand and eye coordination
• Ability to sit stand and walk for extended periods of time (8 hours or more)
• Ability to use a phone and computer keyboard
• Ability to work outside Manufacturing environment
• Ability to work in inclement weather