Forklift Operator

Location: Lunenburg, MA
Duration: 3 Months
Shifts: 2nd Shift, 1p-9p
Schedule: Monday through Friday with possible overtime

Responsibilities:

• Safely operate industrial forklifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Track and unload trucks for delivering units to customers according to their requirements.
• Keep an accurate tally of what is shipped to customers.
• Inspect forklift daily at the start of the shift ensuring all safety features are operational and complete checklist documenting inspection.
• Safely track and move materials throughout the facility efficiently.
• Maintain the overall safety and cleanliness of the equipment and work area.
• Assure all materials shipped and warehoused are handled in a manner that prevents damage.
• Load and unload trucks according to department standards and customer demands.
• Use an RF scanner for receipts of returns or deliveries.
• Verify all counts, quantities, quality, and descriptions of products and materials received, shipped, or warehoused.
• Service production lines, delivering products as requested.
• Properly palletize or stretch wrap a unit.
• Timely and accurate completion of paperwork associated with the movement of product & materials.
• Maintain general cleanliness of the warehouse and loading docks.
• Safely change forklift propane tanks.
• Assist other departments as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to read and write basic English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, comprehend simple instructions, and follow maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic dealing with decimals, fractions, etc.
• Ability to read a tape measure.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and customers, both verbally and in writing.
• Must be able to maintain good attendance.
• Must be available to work overtime and weekends or other shifts.
• Physical demand will include the ability to sit for continuous hours, stand, walk, bend, kneel, navigate stairs throughout the entire shift, and drive in reverse.

Preferred Skills:

• Previous forklift experience in a high-volume, high-speed environment preferred.
• Forklift driver certification valid during the last 12 months is preferred, but training is provided.
• Ability to learn proprietary software programs for the Corrugated Manufacturing systems.