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Forklift Operator

SITE NEEDS HELP TO FILL DRUMS AND TOTES DURING THE DESIGNATED TIME PERIOD -ONLY-. ANY MISINTERPRETAITON OF THAT DIRECTION WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

  • Site currently needs support for package filling and material handling so that more experienced personnel at the plant can continue making products without being pulled away to fill.
  • Forklift Operator would need to be comfortable operating a packaging line. Simple operations which consist of pushing a button and allowing a tote / drum to fill.

Assigned responsibilities would be limited to:

  • Material handling - moving material to/ from a warehouse
  • Labeling drums
  • Labeling totes
  • Packaging drums and totes
  • Keeping the area clean/organized
  • Forklift Operator would check in with the process technicians i.e. operators on a day-to-day basis and they will provide direction.
  • They will be handling totes/ibcs and pallets of drums filled with liquids, as well as potentially pallets of powdered raw materials.
  • Forklift experience is required.
  • Driver's license is required.
  • Forklift license is not required.

Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities:

  • Moving goods packed on pallets or in crates around the storage facility, Stacking goods in the correct storage bays, following inventory control instructions,
  • Checking loads are secure, Stacking empty pallets,  
  • Performing daily equipment checks such as recharging the trucks battery, Examining products to verify conformance to quality standards, Filling,
  • labeling, and packaging totes and pallets of drums (liquid product).

Qualification requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent, Good math, language and reading skills; basic computer skills may be required,
  • High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment, Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records,
  • Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner,
  • Maintain a clean & safe environment.
  • Clean driving record and a valid state motor vehicle operator's license are required.

Comments/Special Instructions

  • Forklift experience is mandatory.
  • Forklift certificate is not required.