Forklift Operator

• Ensuring consistent basic safety standards and procedures.
• Forklift operation and small hoist operation.                                       
• Ensures Press utilization is at maximum operational availability.                                 
• Directly works with maintenance to ensure equipment up time.                                                                
• Promotes, maintains, and enforces safe and healthy working conditions for themselves and other KAAP employees in accordance with regulatory requirements and Company standards.             
• Assist in the preparation of daily production reports and maintain appropriate records.                  
• Ensure all SOP are followed and not deviated from.         
• Other duties assigned by the Forging Supervisor.

• Understanding and utilization of 5S concept.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.                       
• Ability to solve practical problems and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Ability to use QAD to scan billets at the press using a scan gun.
• Must be willing to work 12-hour shifts (willing to work every other weekend and some holidays). Shifts are either 5:00 AM - 5:10 PM or 5:00 PM - 5:10 PM.
• Able to perform repetitive and physically demanding tasks for extended periods, to include but not limited to: lifting up to (50 lbs.), walking, standing, stooping, pulling, and pushing.
• Willing to maintain strict adherence to safety rules and regulations; including wearing personal protective equipment.
• Ability to read and comprehend basic English
• Ability to follow instructions
• Must work safely.
• Willing to work in hot/humid, cold, noisy industrial environment.
• Willing to work around dust, oil, grease, chemicals, and other substances.
• Able to use a computer for basic reporting and documentation.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good communication skills. Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally.
• Able to accurately use basic math.

• High school degree or GED equivalence.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

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