Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift - THE NEW-INDY GROUP : Job Details

Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationtriPAQ - Cerritos, CAPosition TypeFull TimeSalary Range$19.00 - $19.00 HourlyTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftSecond ShiftJob CategoryManufacturingDescriptionSUMMARY: Operate powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner. Must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Complete and document a forklift inspection form before start of shift and when operating a new forklift and turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs.
• Locate stock before the start of the run.
• Deliver appropriate stock to appropriate machines safely and on time
• Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maximize the utilization of equipment by operating the machinery at available capacity and speed.
• Adheres to daily production schedule. Makes recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Complete necessary reports in an accurate and timely manner, including but not limited to: production data, machine operational status, safety data, quality data.
• Duties may be expanded upon and additional duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsSKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing experience in the corrugated industry preferred.
• Able to read and follow instructions on factory masters.
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment an asset.
• Prior work experience as a forklift operator preferred.
• Knowledge of product quality specifications
• Knowledge equipment design and capabilities that can be translated into efficient operation.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Forklift certification per OSHA standards.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to handle or feel.
  • The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to wet and humid conditions.
• Exposure to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; and vibration.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Required to maintain a current Fork Lift Operator License.

OTHER DUTIESPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.