PRODUCTION FORKLIFT | 6A - 6P | 4 ON 4 OFF SCHEDULE | $21.73 HR

Position Overview:

Ensure that quality packaging materials are supplied to palletizing operations and transport finished quality pallets to appropriate area of the warehouse.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• Keep palletizer magazines full of pallets, top frames, and slip sheets and ensure the quality of all materials.
• Keep pallets aligned properly and remove jams as needed.
• Make sure pallet inventory is properly sorted, with defective pallets stored in separate area.
• Check conditions of forklift and perform basic P.M.’s at start of each shift.
• Ensure strappers are full of banding material and pallets are flowing smoothly through lower conveying. Perform band tension check once per shift and document results on check sheet.
• Inspect and transport finished pallets to warehouse, referring any H.F.I.s for proper disposition.
• Replace missing cans on pallets and missing bands before transporting them to the warehouse.
• Maintain good housekeeping in lower conveying area.
• Assist in other areas as needed to maintain a smooth flow of cans through the plant.
• Scan all production to proper bay and ensure P.O. numbers are not mixed.
• Complete the required daily cleaning task and sign off sheet.
• Performs other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 6 months of forklift operation with at least 75% of the workday operating the forklift.
• Able to read and understand date codes and pallet tickets, know how to operate computer to generate pallet tickets and the procedures for application.
• Know and understand overall can quality requirements and be capable for identifying defects.
• Basic data entry skills
• Ability to safely operate all forklifts in plant.
• Know how to fill tanks and do basic inspections of fork truck at shift start up.
• Knowledge of can sizes, lacquer finishes and pack sizes.
• Understand material specifications, quality packaging requirements and H.F.I. procedures.
• Basic understanding of can manufacturing process and quality can specifications.
• Working knowledge of palletizing system and lower conveying.
• Knowledge of safety regulations which apply to work functions.
• Will put all pallets away in warehouse, without backing the line up.
• Ability to clear basic strapper jams when needed.