What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver position at G.Z.Q.S.O.?
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Summary:
Forklift Operators will be responsible for safely operating propane-powered forklifts. Duties include:
- Unloading materials and supplies needed for plant operations
- Moving palletized bagged materials from the conveyor line to the storage yard
- Loading flatbed and box trucks for shipping, using portable loading ramps or operating from the ground
Location: 18 ½ Mile Road
Shifts Available:
- 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
- 3rd Shift: 6:00 PM – 2:30 AM
Responsibilities:
- Work safely and responsibly and follow all safety policies and procedures
- Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance
- Moving palletized materials throughout the storage facility
- Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed.
- Follow shipping instructions and load trucks with proper materials to complete orders
- Move & stack pallets in the correct storage areas
- Lift and carry boards between pallets while stacking
- Align pallet stacks vertically and safely
- Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling
- Examine bag products to verify conformance to quality standards
- Perform work according to accepted procedures and practices
- Change out propane tanks or fill with diesel fuel depending on the type of forklift
- Keep accurate records of production data
- Communicate all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the work environment to the Supervisor
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Shift Premiums
- BCBS Health Insurance
- After 40 hrs: Over Time (1.5x)