What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator 1st Shift - Press Department position at Lasko Products?
PRIMARY ROLE
Keep the press running by safely delivering the RIGHT material at the RIGHT time.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES – Material Flow
- Deliver coils, sheets, and blanks to correct press
- Remove finished goods & scrap bins
- Follow FIFO (First-In, First-Out)
- Prevent line stoppages
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES – Coil Handling
- Move coils safely (use proper attachments)
- Verify: Coil ID, Heat number, Thickness / Grade
- Check for damage (dents, rust, broken bands)
MATERIAL ACCURACY
- RIGHT material → RIGHT press
- NO mix-ups (grade, thickness, finish)
- Double-check labels before staging
INVENTORY CONTROL
- Scan or track materials
- Keep staging & storage areas organized
- Report shortages or mismatches immediately
SAFETY FIRST – ZERO EXCEPTIONS
- Perform daily forklift inspection
- Drive controlled in high-traffic areas
- Keep loads low, stable, and secure
- Sound horn at intersections
- Coils are extremely heavy – use proper attachments
- Wear PPE: steel-toe boots, safety glasses, gloves
QUALITY EXPECTATIONS
- No damaged material during transport
- No mixed materials at press
- Report defects immediately
SUCCESS METRICS
- Zero safety incidents
- No press downtime due to material
- Accurate material delivery
- Clean & organized area (5S)
5S STANDARD
- Keep aisles clear
- Store coils in designated areas
- Maintain clean workspace
REMEMBER
Wrong material = Scrap Downtime
Unsafe move = Serious injury risk
Stay alert. Stay accurate. Stay safe.
About Lasko Products
Love Your Air™
Lasko Products is the leading air solutions brand with a reputation for reliable products, peak performance, and perpetual innovation – our commitment to our customers for over a century. Founded in 1906 by Henry Lasko in Philadelphia, Lasko has evolved for over a century to become the global leader in air solution products. From our roots in small appliances, fans, and portable heaters, we’ve grown to become the leading home comfort company while maintaining our unwavering commitment to quality and value. Today, Lasko stands as a symbol of innovation, offering consumers around the world high-performance products; portable fans, heaters, air purifiers, humidifiers, and home ventilation solutions. Our well-known brands, Lasko, B-Air, BlueDri, Air King, and Guardian Technologies, serve both consumer and commercial markets across North America and internationally. As an American company for 120 years, we take pride in upholding the spirit of hard work, trust and accessibility, ensuring that Lasko remains available to all, for generations to come. Headquartered in West Chester, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing and distribution facilities in Tennessee and Texas, Lasko intends to set the standard in the air solutions category for another 100 years.
Lasko’s mission is to provide comfort you can trust.
Our company’s success is based on our culture of GRACE, with five core “Be” values outlining how we live it.
Growth Mindset — Be Bold
- We are never the finished product ─ every failure is a data point, every setback is a setup.
Recognition — Be Together
- We win together. We celebrate together! High performance deserves to be seen ─ named, specific, remembered.
Authenticity — Be Real
- No masks. No politics. Show up as you are, say what you mean, and mean what you say.
Clear Communication — Be Clear
- Say it plainly. Say it once. Say it to the right person. Clarity is kindness.
Extreme Ownership — Be Accountable
- No blame. No excuses. Own the win and the loss. No exceptions.
Why Join Lasko?
At Lasko, we believe people do their best work when they’re supported ─ personally and professionally. That’s why we offer flexible hours and a hybrid work schedule for our corporate team, promoting employees to balance life and work in a way that fits their lifestyle. Our dog-friendly corporate headquarters adds a fun, welcoming atmosphere, while our competitive salaries with bonus potential recognize and reward your contributions. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes a strong 401(k) match, wellness incentives, and robust health coverage. Join Lasko and be part of a legacy of innovation – at a company that values flexibility, growth, and a culture where you can thrive.