What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Kronospan?
About Us
WHO WE ARE
We are Kronospan – the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerus opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team.
Your Career, your way.
Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.
Main duties and responsibilities
Summary
Operate a fork truck in a manufacturing/warehouse environment to safely load outbound trucks, unload incoming materials used in our process and move various materials including pallets, raw material, finished goods, containers (units), small parts, etc.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
What Will Put You Ahead
As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
What To Send Our Way
WHO WE ARE
We are Kronospan – the world's leading producer of wood-based panels including MDF, OSB, Particleboard and Laminate Flooring. Operating more than 40 sites worldwide, we offer our associates numerus opportunities. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated individuals, who want to join our growing U.S. team.
Your Career, your way.
Our core values are reflected in everything we do: We are inquisitive with a will to win. We explore new processes and we focus on innovation. Our associates share knowledge and experiences and work collaboratively. We foster an inclusive working environment and welcome diversity. We take responsibility for the environment in which we live and work and practice sustainability in everything we do.
Main duties and responsibilities
Summary
Operate a fork truck in a manufacturing/warehouse environment to safely load outbound trucks, unload incoming materials used in our process and move various materials including pallets, raw material, finished goods, containers (units), small parts, etc.
- Operate multiple sizes of fork trucks depending on job
- Load and unload vans, flatbeds and containers in a timely and quality minded manner
- Understand warehouse operations along with material storage locations, products and processes
- Utilize scan guns or computer systems accurately to facilitate material movement
- Work as a team to meet goals of the Shipping department and the organization
- Perform all tasks associated with maintaining a clean and safe plant and warehouse
- Troubleshoot and resolve problems during day-to-day production. Understand escalation process and react accordingly and in a timely fashion
- Effectively communicate with co-workers at all levels regarding daily production; utilize radio and appropriately communicate when needed
- Responsible for the visual inspection of all products being moved and/or loaded/unloaded onto outbound trucks and notifying Supervisor or appropriate personnel of any damage.
- Work closely with all team members, supervisors and leadership to identify, report and correct existing or potential quality issues, productivity improvements, or cost reduction initiatives
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, stress, provide detailed work, sound reasoning, and meet required deadlines
- The ability to be flexible in duties, analytical and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to be exceptionally self-motivated and directed, organized, and a keen attention to detail
- The ability to work consistently on a concrete plant production floor and in multiple (hot, cold, dirty, etc.) environmental conditions
- Good vision with or without corrective lenses
- The ability to be available for on-call and periodic overtime
- The ability to frequently bend, lift (minimum 50 lbs unassisted), sit or stand for extended periods of time, kneel and move for extended periods of time
- The ability to have dexterity of hands and fingers to utilize appropriate equipment and tools
What Will Put You Ahead
- Minimum 1 year experience in an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience operating a Fork Truck preferred.
As a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- You enjoy highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided tools
What To Send Our Way
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.