Forklift Operator

Job Summary

• Transports materials as required to maintain production schedules using safe Forklift driving practices. This position is deployed in a variety of industrial settings with rough driving surfaces, including a foundry, machine shop, and assembly area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Adhere to Zero tolerance policy for Safety and Quality.
• Complete daily forklift checklist prior to beginning material handling job duties.
• Work well in team environment to ensure safety, quality, and production guidelines are followed
• Operate Forklift in accordance to ConMet safety requirements
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Coordinate and transport materials for operations, shipping, and receiving.
• Maintain inventory control through FIFO
• Perform 5s duties as outlined for material handlers
• Participate in shift meetings and audits.
• Changes propane fuel tanks on forklift when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Six to twelve months related experience or training preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge

• Ability to manipulate fork truck and lift

• Skills

• Spatial organization and ability to consolidate pallets and containers safely and efficiently.

• Basic math skills and ability to differentiate between similar part numbers on a regular basis.

• Character attributes:

• Demonstrate Initiative to Learn

• Demonstrate Initiative as Self-Starter

• Self-motivated

• Positive attitude

• Works well in team setting

• Attention to detail

• Demonstrate accountability for actions

• Willing to not compromise - Integrity

Working Relations:

• Assembly operational team
• Maintenance team
• Quality team
• HR team
• EHS manager
• Engineering teams

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Occupational noise exposure during performance of required duties. Adequate hearing protection is provided and required at all times.
• Exposure to outside environmental conditions on a frequent basis.
• Occupational exposure to fumes, dust, and casting debris is regularly encountered. Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses and steel-toed, industrial footwear is required at all times.
• Duties occasionally require reaching and lifting of objects up to 50 lbs.
• Propane tanks and associated equipment present a freeze burn hazard. Properly insulated gloves are provided and required during tank change-out.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.