Forklift Operator

Purpose

The Production Forklift Driver is responsible for supporting safe, efficient, and accurate production and warehouse operations by transporting finished products, packaging materials, and production by-products throughout the facility. This role ensures uninterrupted production flow by supplying packaging lines with materials, relocating finished goods and purge material to designated areas, maintaining a clean and organized work environment, and accurately completing required documentation. The Production Forklift Driver works closely with Packaging Operators, Packaging Leads, and Supervisors to uphold safety, quality, and productivity standards while providing operational flexibility to support packaging activities as business needs require.

Areas of Responsibility / Tasks

Performance must reflect an appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below.   

1. Essential Functions

• Use a forklift to move product from packaging line and/or into a bay location
• Report any visual damage or deficiencies to Packaging Operator and /or Packaging Lead
• Accurately fill out any required paperwork for a production run
• Execute assignments in an accurate, timely, and safe manner
• Keep floor clean of any pellet's/wood shavings in between orders
• Move purge from the line to required areas
• Move full purge pallets to required locations
• Keep empty pallets stocked at the line by retrieving them from truck yard
• Be able to fill the Packaging Associate roll when needed
• Work safely and follow all company rules and policies concerning safety and PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by the packaging lead or packaging Supervisor

1. All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Not Applicable

Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA)

To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture

Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications

1. Education: High School Diploma/GED (Required)
2. Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in Warehouse or Manufacturing environment (Required)
• Minimum 1 year experience driving a forklift (Required) Double forklift (Preferred)
• Demonstrates knowledge of and adherence to departmental work instructions and procedures. (Required)
• Knowledge of proper PPE requirements (Required)
• Basic computer skills (Required)
• Good math, language, and reading skills (Required)
• Entry-level proficiency with technology, including the ability to learn and effectively use business software, mobile devices and operation systems (Required)
• Demonstrates excellent collaboration, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization. (Required)

1. Language: Must be able to read, write and speak English (Required) bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish (Preferred)

Work Environment / Conditions

The work environment/conditions described herein are representative of those that an incumbent may experience, and therefore

• Must be adaptable to work in a shared space, with constant noise.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures, including non-climate-controlled environment, with exposure to heat, humidity, and cold temperatures depending upon season

Physical Requirements / Demands

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. *Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions & physical demands of this role.

• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, squat, bend, climb, carry, and reach throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift to 55 lbs
• Must be able to climb straight incline ladders, access elevated platforms, and work around industrial machinery.
• Must have sufficient hand and finger dexterity for packaging, equipment operation, and documentation.
• Must have adequate vision, including color vision, to identify materials, labels, and safety indicators.

Must be able to work extended periods in a hot, noisy, and physically demanding environment.