Forklift Operator
Job Type
Full-time
Description

  

POSITION PURPOSE:

This position will assist the production team in the manufacturing of lawn fertilizer and ice melt products.

 
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Labeling, sticker application and packaging preparation
  • Handling packaging materials and finished product
  • Drive forklift to move product around the production area and      warehouses
  • Maximizing warehouse space regarding finished product, packaging and      raw materials 
  • Load outbound trucks accurately, safely and efficiently, signing      load sheet when complete
  • Unload inbound trucks and railcars accurately and efficiently,      meeting all unload deadlines and delivering all BOL paperwork to the      production foreman
  • Operation of manual production lines
  • Operation of loader to fill ingredient hoppers or transfer from hoop      shed storage
  • Identify and report any product quality or equipment issues to      supervisor
  • General housekeeping of equipment, production areas and warehouses      as directed
  • Perform equipment maintenance as directed
  • Follow all safety policies and procedures and make safety a priority      in completing work tasks. Paying particular attention to forklift      operations, seatbelt use and LOTO – lock out tag out procedures.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by production foreman and other      managerial staff
Requirements

  

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Be an insurable driver
  • Must be able to operate forklifts, loaders and conveyors
  • Must be available to work extended hours seasonally or as needed
  • Be self-motivated in completing work tasks and have the willingness      to assist teammates in their work to gain efficiencies and meet production      deadlines
  • Must attend all required safety and educational training
  • Be energetic, detailed oriented, able to adhere to deadlines in a      timely manner

 
 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
  • Ability to climb ladders, rail cars, stairs, and bins
  • May also be required to work in confined spaces
  • Must be able to work in an environment with dust and raw materials      used in production of fertilizer and ice melt products
  • Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position
Salary Description
$19-$21/ Hour