Fork Truck Operator- Must Have Fork Truck Experience - Cedar City, United States - WL Plastics

Description

Competitive pay with step progression increases based on successful skills training completion.

Great Affordable Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision, Paid Holidays and Vacation, Matching 401K


BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:

Unload/load customer product, inspect product, and place it correctly in storage yard.
Shipping operator is responsible for the proper care and operation of yard heavy equipment.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
The Shipping Fork Lift Operator reports to the Shipping Supervisor at the manufacturing facility.


RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE:

Ensure equipment is maintained according company standards and manufacturer recommendations
Assist with the maintenance of company equipment by performing daily inspections and preventative maintenance
Operate company equipment in a safe manner following company guidelines (i.e. speed limits, boom extension, etc)
Participate in safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures

o Ensures city, county, state, and federal regulations relating to the shipping area are maintained at all times
Coordinate activities with other departments

o Communicate with Quality Assurance department to ensure effective participation in the Quality Policy and ISO 9001 procedural requirements

o Communicate directly with maintenance department to facilitate maintenance and repair of equipment in the receiving and shipping areas
Inventory and load product specified by shipping orders; label, sort, and band product as required per company loading guidelines
Performing other duties assigned by the Shipping Supervisor
Ability to move product from staging area and into storage yard in a safe, organized manner
Ensure trucks are loaded according to shipping manifest and company guidelines; inventory shipments received according to material invoice or packing list
Provide service to both inbound and outbound customers as required


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Preferred candidates will have at least 1-year work experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in an outdoor setting.

High School diploma or GED preferred
Proficient with reading, writing, and basic math skills relating to the job, function or assignment
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Must be able to work safely in a production environment, must be physically capable of performing job related tasks and job duties
Preferred experience operating front-end loaders, forklift trucks, or other related material- handling equipment. Ability to become forklift certified per company policy
Good organizational skills- must determine priorities, manage time properly, and multi-task
Work closely with quality assurance, production personnel and production and shipping supervisors
Flexible hours and weekend work will be required
Accountable for understanding and putting into practice the SHE Principles
Must be a US citizen or a non-US citizen having legal status to reside and work in the US for reasons other than practical training
Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Walk, sit, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, balance, crouch or crawl, talk and hear
Use hand to fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools and controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs or ladders
Ability to wear PPE, including, but not limited to, hard hat, safety glasses and steel toe footwear that meets ASTM F standards while in required locations
Ability to stand and walk 8-12 hours per day
The employee will be required to: read, communicate verbally and in written form, remember and analyze certain information, and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines
Specific vision abilities required by job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, the ability to adjust focus and distinguish color
Employee must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs
Ability to work in varying temperatures and inclement weather; during their shifts, excluding breaks


TRAINING:

The company provides training in safety, equipment operation, and quality requirements.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Required to work in inclement weather
Work closely with quality control, customer service, production personnel, and plant manager


ADVANCEMENT:

WL Plastics has a promote-from-within philosophy


TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel is not required.

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within WL Plastics; therefore, candidates and employees must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.