SummaryThe forklift operator will be responsible for off-loading and relocating of products and materials to designated areas as efficiently and timely as possible. Safety is top priority, the role requires constant awareness of work environment, surroundings, and adherence to OSHA regulations, and company policies. Forklift operator will sort, organize, conduct preventive maintenance, and post maintenance of equipment, adhere to forklift operator safety protocols, and report any mishaps or variance of products immediately to management. Maintains and accounts materials (cargo, gaylords, pallets, bins, etc.) on hand, staged areas and oversee deliveries. In addition, the operator must communicate daily and collaborate with team to achieve departmental goals.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManeuvering forklifts safely in busy industrial environmentsSafely stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves or palletsMoving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transportUnloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areasEnsuring that forklift driving areas are free from spills or obstructionsRegularly checking forklift equipment for faults or damagesUsing industrial plastic wraps and wooden pallets to safely stack and package goods for transportKeeping up to date on health and safety requirements and forklift operating proceduresConsolidating partial pallets for incoming goodsMinimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency / PreferencesAt least 1 year forklift experience in a manufacturing settingPreferred experience in sit-down, stand-up forklift industrial trucks in warehouse, storage yards, construction sites or manufacturing and other company sitesExperience in moving of materials of various loads, large, small, or cumbersome items to pallets and safely transfer to designated areas or as instructed by supervisorFamiliarity with continuous improvement processes, 5S / lean manufacturing concepts, shift change / task handoff, OSHA safety protocols, GMPs, PPEsConditions of EmploymentMust pass background check, drug test, and I-9 verificationMust be able to work outside of regular work schedule as requiredMust attend and pass company forklift safety training programPhysical Tasks Reference & Minimal RequirementsMust be physically able to operate, pm, and troubleshoot forklift which will include crouching, kneeling, standing, sitting, walking; reasonable range of motion and movement.Benefits include: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, as well as FSA options. 401k with employer matching, PTO, free lunch on weekdays and growth opportunities.BuzzBallz is a woman-founded alcohol brand by Merrilee Kick in 2009 and is in Carrollton, Texas. BuzzBallz produces a wide variety of ready to drink cocktails.For more information, please visit our website: www.BuzzBallz.com.USD $18.00/Yr.
Job Title
Forklift