Graveyard Banding Forklift

SUMMARY:

Drive forklift for Banding. Coordinates with shipping and prioritizes workflow to maximize productivity at both work centers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Forklift certified with the ability to operate the forklift safely in a confined space with heavy foot traffic.

- Always maintain forklift and practice good housekeeping standards.

- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to organize.

- Work independently of others, stay focused on tasks and be self-motivated.

- Adhere to all forklift safety rules.

- Quickly and safely deliver finished material from banding rows to the banding blocks and from banding blocks to proper location for outbound shipment.

- Must be able to handle finished material without damage.

- Organize and prioritize workflow and material to and from the banding stalls.

- Read and follow schedule.

- Support banding specialists as needed.

- Support the team in achieving all Safety, Production and Quality goals.

- Support and maintain all 5S or Kaizen programs.

- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

- Experience handling prefinished sheet goods is a plus.

- Must possess an active States forklift certification card.

- Must be able to work in a team environment.

- Prior forklift experience, with good forklift driving skills.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

- Ability to follow oral or written instructions.

- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner.

- Must have good communication and listening skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

- Basic addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.

REASONING ABILITY:

- Ability to understanding and carry out detailed written and oral instructions.

- Ability to define problems and draw a valid conclusion enabling you to work towards and/or implement necessary solutions to fix problem.

- Ability to prioritize work center tasks to ensure maximum productivity under competing priorities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

- Ability to walk and stand over 1/3 of your shift.

- Ability to sit over 2/3 of your shift.

- Ability to use and reach with hands and arms.

- Ability to climb or balance over 1/3 of your shift.

- Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl over 1/3 of your shift.

- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

- Use of personal protective equipment is required at all times. (Hearing protection and safety glasses).

- Frequently getting on and off the forklift.

- Occasional contact with lubricants and propane.

- At times can be very fast paced and stressful.

- General mill environment. High noise, dust, forklift and pedestrian traffic.