What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Central United Cooperative?
Description
POSITION PURPOSE:
This position will assist the production team in the manufacturing of lawn fertilizer and ice melt products.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Labeling, sticker application and packaging preparation
- Handling packaging materials and finished product
- Drive forklift to move product around the production area and warehouses
- Maximizing warehouse space regarding finished product, packaging and raw materials
- Load outbound trucks accurately, safely and efficiently, signing load sheet when complete
- Unload inbound trucks and railcars accurately and efficiently, meeting all unload deadlines and delivering all BOL paperwork to the production foreman
- Operation of manual production lines
- Operation of loader to fill ingredient hoppers or transfer from hoop shed storage
- Identify and report any product quality or equipment issues to supervisor
- General housekeeping of equipment, production areas and warehouses as directed
- Perform equipment maintenance as directed
- Follow all safety policies and procedures and make safety a priority in completing work tasks. Paying particular attention to forklift operations, seatbelt use and LOTO – lock out tag out procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by production foreman and other managerial staff
Requirements
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be an insurable driver
- Must be able to operate forklifts, loaders and conveyors
- Must be available to work extended hours seasonally or as needed
- Be self-motivated in completing work tasks and have the willingness to assist teammates in their work to gain efficiencies and meet production deadlines
- Must attend all required safety and educational training
- Be energetic, detailed oriented, able to adhere to deadlines in a timely manner
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
- Ability to climb ladders, rail cars, stairs, and bins
- May also be required to work in confined spaces
- Must be able to work in an environment with dust and raw materials used in production of fertilizer and ice melt products
- Must be able to perform all physical requirements of the position
Salary : $19 - $21