1st Shift Forklift Operator in Edwardsburg $16 - $20

General 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. Works under immediate supervision; relies on specific direction and instructions.

Benefits include...

• -Starting pay $16-$20 per hour

• -Medical (HSA which the company puts contributions in your account biweekly)

• -Dental, Vision and 401K match

• -Employee choice dollars biweekly. Can be used however you choose, 401K, Gross or HSA account

• -Attendance bonus paid out weekly

• -Referral bonus paid out to employee and new hire over the first year of employment

Principal Duties / Responsibilities

• Provides production departments with material from inventory according to production schedule
• 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 bottle necks 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

Knowledge

• Minimum 9th grade basic education; High school diploma/GED preferred but not required
• No minimum experience is required; however, forklift driving experienced is preferred
• Working knowledge of basic math and inventory techniques
• Successfully complete Forklift Driver licensing process
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Skills and abilities

• Ability to work in a safe manner
• Ability to recognize size/grade/quality of material
• Demonstrates ability to follow specific instructions and directions
• Demonstrate ability to stack material properly
• Ability to pay attention to surroundings
• Ability to identify safety issues in their work area, and notice equipment malfunctions
• Ability to understand basic verbal and written instructions in English; ability read and write basic English
• Ability to frequently get on and off a forklift, to withstand operations in rough surfaces, to work in a wide range of weather condition, and operate a forklift for extended periods of time
• Demonstrate eye-hand coordination
• Ability to work under immediate supervision
• Ability to pass a drug test
• Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct

• Safety conscious
• Team player and goal oriented
• Leads by example and positive attitude
• Participates in Safety and CI programs
• Punctual and reliable
• Looks for ways to improve productivity and department results