The Forklift Operator loads, unloads, and moves materials used in the production of plastic containers. Removes finished goods from staging area in the designated warehouse for placement in stacked rows of warehouse or trailer as to shipping clerk instructions. Supplies respective department with the raw materials needed to complete production requirements. Gives breaks in production department as required. Participates in physical inventory activities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reads work orders or follows instructions to ascertain materials or containers to be moved. Can demonstrate the safe operation of a lift truck and possess a valid tow motor license. Moves materials from storage or work site to designated area. Follows good housekeeping, and raw materials/supplies are placed properly on pallets. Straps removed as needed. Stacks finished product neatly in the warehouse with no damage and ensure good housekeeping practices as directed by the warehouse lead shippers. Empties trash cans and dumpsters daily in respective departments. Ensures that all forklift PM and battery change logs are filled out daily and that the equipment is in proper working condition. Inspect the inside of truck trailers to ensure no damage or contamination prior to loading Pull product, and load trailers for shipment per shipping requirement. Completes Shipping /Receiving Documentation where required Participates in the segregation and identification of non-conforming product. Works with line personnel to ensure smooth flow of finished product. Relieves personnel for breaks as required. Covers opposite-shift vacations. Keeps informed of the latest OSHA and related safety procedures for the proper operation of the forklift. Follows all known safety procedures for the safe handling of batteries during changes and charging. Performs other related duties as assigned. Follows all safety rules and procedures and observes the operations to insure a safe environment. Upholds Site and Corporate Environmental Policies by following all Environmental Policies, Procedures and Work Instructions. Responsible for ensuring compliance to meet the expectation of our customers. Understands and follows Hazard Materials Regulations 49 CFR Part 172.704 (a)(1) General awareness/familiarization training, (a)(3) Safety training, and (a)(4) Security awareness training. Education and/or

Experience:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Lift truck license required. Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and convey instructions or information. Ability to add and subtract numbers and to multiply and divide fractions. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, volume, and size. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move more than 35 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. To be capable of productivity in a diverse range of environments Exposed to moving mechanical parts To be able to work in a team setting