Material Handler - 1st shift, 4-10s

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Reports to: Operations Leader

Location: Grove City, OH

Pay Rate: $ 21.50/hr

Hours: Monday thru Thursday 6am – 4:30pm (OT as Needed)

Sign On Bonus: $2,000 to be paid out as follows

• $1,000 at 90 Days
• $1,000 at 180 Days 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

•  Completes daily forklift checklist, including blowing the radiator free of “lint” and immediately reports defects to supervisor(s) and/or maintenance department.
• Follows plant and safety rules, as well as forklift truck safety rules, paying particular attention to speed and safe operation of the forklift truck.
• Regular attendance is essential.
• Works in a team environment.
• Aware of activities in working surroundings and is responsible for keeping the department clean, tidy and safe.
• Reports any unsafe act, condition, accident or injury immediately to supervisor(s).
• Understands and follows the lock-out procedure.
• Unloads materials from trailers and organizes them in the work area and loads finished goods onto trailers.
• Prepare bill of lading (BOL).
• Determines method of shipment.
• Ship and receive goods.
• Compares quantities and identification numbers of goods against orders to ensure accuracy.
• Prepares shipments prior to loading on trailers.
• Verifies receipt of shipments against bills of lading, invoices or other documents.
• Keeps pertinent records.
• Moves materials, parts, skids, totes, finished goods, etc. within the plant area.
• Dumps garbage bins and other garbage in appropriate containers when required.
• May assist maintenance, die makers and operators in moving heavy dies or equipment.
• Follows directives from supervisor(s).
• Liaises with production and the customer service department to verify shipping dates, quantities etc.
• Attends training, seminars and meetings as requested by management.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and procedure instructions. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisor(s).

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; read.
• Attention to detail a must

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Strong decision-making skills
• Ability to accomplish tasks without direct supervision.

Math Skills: 

• Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, pre-algebra, and basic knowledge

JOB REQUIREMENTS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years old

• 3-6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Standing/walking for 8 – 12 hours at a time
• Exposure to noise is usually moderate
• Bending, twisting and turning
• Full use of both hands – to handle, feel objects, tools, controls, etc.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision. 

• Works with fiberglass insulation
• Ability to drive a forklift

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties.  All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and abilities.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.