Forklift Operator/Hilo Driver

Our client located on the south side of Holland is a leading North American supplier of propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components and assemblers. Their vertical integration capabilities allow them to offer their customers end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

JOB/TASK FUNCTIONS:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position. However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Change LP gas or electric battery when needed.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transports, load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply associates with materials as needed and notifies Supervisor of shortages.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules as needed or directed.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Ensures all containers are properly identified and are placed in designated areas.
• Ensures all containers are signed off by material handler before moving.
• Ensures all containers are locked and the load is secure before moving.
• Transports baskets to and from designated areas.
• Maintain safety precautions throughout shop floor.
• Maintain finished goods area and keep parts in FIFO.
• Monitors inventory of baskets for production and notifies Supervisor of shortages.
• Informs Supervisor of any WIP shortages or concerns.
• Keeps back pad orderly and clean.
  • Keep lines running by supporting them with empty racks/ containers and moving parts to and from machines.
  • Assist production on machinery when necessary.
  • Maintains areas in keeping them organized and clean daily.