Title: Forklift Operator

Pay: Start at $18/HR

Shift: M-F, 6am- 2:30pm. Overtime available on Tues, Wed, Thurs and Saturdays

Requirements: 

3+ yrs of recent and consistent Forklift operating experience

Description:

Summary:

• Operate clamp truck and forklift equipment to company standards.
• Receive stock and other raw materials by company procedures.
• Unload and load trucks as necessary.
• Operate Conveyor Line as needed.
• Assist Shipping Personnel and keep warehouse organized.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work Safely, report all unsafe conditions and or near misses immediately to your Supervisor.
• Report any property damage that occurred while you were on the lift, regardless of how insignificant it may seem.
• Maintain a clean work area keep docks picked up, aisle ways clean and swept, and empty trash as required.
• Keep all equipment lines full, machines should not wait on product.
•  Able to read and understand the production schedule keeps Supervisor informed in advance of issues.
• Work efficiently, handling bales only once, minimizing any fork lift damage.
• Operate and maintain fork truck equipment as required.
• Perform Fork Lift inspection daily at the beginning of your shift as required by OSHA
• Communicate all relevant information to oncoming shift prior to leaving.
• Follow all LOTO procedures for loading and unloading trailers.
• Process, tag, and store incoming raw materials as required.
• Inspects all incoming and outgoing product and supplies and document for defects.
• Inventory and organize finished products.
• Perform all documentation as assigned, i.e. load verification form.
• Shred waste materials be sure to properly weigh and identify load.
• Operate plant PC's and appropriate systems to complete assigned tasks.
• Enter Maintenance Work Requests for Safety, Scheduled and Unscheduled tasks as needed.
• Rework any bales or pallets of finished goods that have been spilled or are potentially unsafe.
• Work with other Fork Lift drivers as a team and communicate accordingly.
• Follow plant procedures on tracking waste bales; place all quarantined product into quarantine area.
• Other tasks as assigned.

At Welch Packaging, we believe in building boxes, but we don't believe in putting our associates into them! Welch hires people who fit our business culture -- people with integrity, a commitment to customer service and a passion for success -- and we teach them the packaging business through a comprehensive individualized training and placement program. Welch looks for life-long learners committed to making a difference in the world through their work. Come grow with us!