JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Forklift Truck Operator
Job Reports To: Shipping and Receiving Manager
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Core Purpose: Always Meet Customers’ Expectations
Core Values:
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Exceptional Customer Experiences... always
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Work as One Team
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Our people are our Family
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Your word is your Bond
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Think and act as an Owner
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Environmental Leadership
Job Summary:
The forklift truck operators are responsible for the movement of products from the production lines to the trailers. Trailers are loaded to customers’ requirements and as well as in ways to ensure transport of damage free products shipped to the customer.
Essential Job Functions:
- Operate forklifts safely and efficiently after successful completion of required certification and testing.
- Read and interpret loading summary/manifest sheets to ensure accurate product distribution and shipment.
- Utilize RF scanning systems to identify, track, and verify products.
- Palletize products for shipment as required, ensuring compliance with customer-specific pallet requirements.
- Load trailers in a manner that ensures product stability and damage-free delivery, using appropriate load securement methods.
- Handle all materials in accordance with company quality assurance standards.
- Safely manage various unit configurations to prevent product damage during handling and transport.
- Identify and report high-risk products or loads to the Superintendent or Shipping & Receiving Manager.
- Communicate load discrepancies or issues to Team Leads or Warehouse Manager for prompt resolution.
- Complete all required documentation, including pallet verification and shipment paperwork.
- Perform and document pre-operation forklift inspections; report maintenance issues as needed.
- Pull and stage orders accurately for warehouse releases and shipments.
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Load and unload products from trailers as required.
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Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts and stock verification.
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Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures for defective or unsafe equipment.
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Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Other Functions:
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Support continuous improvement efforts by following best practices and providing feedback on processes.
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Foster a collaborative learning environment that promotes skill development and team success.
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Assist in training and mentoring team members by sharing knowledge of processes, procedures, and best practices.
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Support the training and onboarding of new and existing employees by effectively communicating and demonstrating company processes and procedures.
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Ability to define problems, collect data/facts (observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources) and draw reasonable conclusions
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Ability to deal with various situations
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Ability to work independently as well as part of a team In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible. The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
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Prior work experience in a manufacturing facility or a fast-paced working environment.
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Previous experience operating a clamp truck or forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required.
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Ability to handle large, heavy, and delicate materials with care and precision.
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Work any shift, overtime hours and weekends as needed
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Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.
- Calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.
- Read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders.
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Work within a team and effectively communicate with others.
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Excellent verbal communication skills while using handheld radios and headsets.
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Basic computer literacy, including the ability to enter and retrieve data using touchscreens, HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), or inventory/production/scheduling systems.
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Work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously.
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Must Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl for extended periods of time.
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Must be able to lift, bend, and perform physical tasks.
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Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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Must be able to operate various powered equipment such as forklift/clamp truck.
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.
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Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues.
Preferred Skills:
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Prior experience 3+ years in a corrugated manufacturing environment operating roll clamp/forklift truck.
- Strong understanding of corrugated manufacturing operations and mechanical systems.
Machines/Tools/Equipment:
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Steel toe boots, high visibility vest/shirt, safety glasses, and hearing protection must be worn at all times.
- Small tools and Apparatus: Utility knife, measuring tape, air gun, pen, load tags, calculator, broom, hand banders etc.
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Handheld Radios and Headsets.
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Powered Equipment: Forklift, Clamp Truck, Lift, Pallet Jack.
- Computer/Tablet
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Printer/Copier
Safety:
Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during their training.
Working Conditions:
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Exposure to varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments.
- Work may occur indoors and outdoors, with possible exposure to rain, snow, and other weather conditions.
- Fast-paced industrial environment with moving equipment and machinery.
Physical Requirements Acknowledgment
The Physical Requirements Checklist, which outlines the specific physical demands associated with this position, is attached and incorporated by reference into this job description.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST FOR
Forklift Truck Operator
1. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to stand:
(X) little or no standing ( ) 1-4 hours ( ) 4-6 hours ( ) 7+ hours
2. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to sit:
( ) little or no sitting ( ) 1-4 hours ( ) 4-6 hours (X) 7+ hours
3. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to walk:
( ) little or no walking (X) 1-4 hours ( ) 4-6 hours ( ) 7+ hours
4. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to drive:
( ) little or no driving ( ) 1-4 hours ( ) 4-6 hours (X) 7+ hours
5. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to lift/carry:
( ) 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects – Sedentary Work
( ) 20 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 10 lbs. – Light Work
( ) 50 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs. – Medium Work
( X ) 75 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. – Heavy Work
6. The employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive:
Simple Grasping (X) Yes ( ) No
Pushing/Pulling (X) Yes ( ) No
Fine Manipulation ( ) Yes (X) No
Continuously
Frequently
Occasionally
(67 - 100%)
(34 - 66%)
(0 - 33%)
Employee Must Be Able To:
Bend at the waist
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Squat at the knees
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_x_
Reach above shoulders
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Use feet (foot controls)
_x_
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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.
