Job Title: Forklift Operator
Shift/Hours/Days: 3rd shift, 6:45pm-7am 2,2,3 Rotating
Client Profile
The client is best known for manufacturing PET (polyethylene terephthalate) plastic bottles and rigid packaging for some of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. The facility is a key part of the packaging network and is recognized for its high-volume production, automation, and sustainability initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
• Operates and maintains forklift in a safe and efficient manner using work instructions, visual management and computer interface.
• Ensures all tasks are completed in accordance with Amcor PET Packaging’s safety requirements
• Supplies production operations with raw materials to produce finished products.
• Prints and scans Bill of Lading for all finished goods using computer interface and RF scanner.
• Inspects finished goods for quality defects.
• Transfers finished goods to staging or storage areas.
• Loads finished goods onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers delivery requirements.
• Accurately completes all written logs and data input to include closing sequences on tickets and printing Bill of Lading.
• Ensures accurate inventory counts and notifies lead/supervisor of discrepancies.
• Effectively communicates with all internal departments.
• Removes/Reworks any damaged product on pallets.
• Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties.
What You’ll Bring
- Two or more years of employment showing steady work history.
- Previous experience in manufacturing desired.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers as well as the ability to recognize and understand numbers, values, and enters this information into an on-line database accurately.
- Ability to visually distinguish fine variations in color and other visual differences.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English to communicate with co-workers, read work instructions and job procedures, and document job activities.
- Ability to visually and mentally make priority decisions and independent judgment calls based on the situation at hand.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Ability to efficiently and effectively use a computer and related software.
- Ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary to be awarded a forklift certification
- Ability to work all shifts, holidays, and required overtime as needed.
- Must have prior maintenance experience or have exhibited a higher level of mechanical competence.
- Must maintain a fast pace through the working day and work on multiple tasks
- Ability to lead self and initiate communication with the warehouse, lead and supervisor
Perks & Benefits (Staffing Firm)
- Medical & Vision Insurance
- Direct Deposit & Reliable Weekly Pay
- Holiday and Birthday Pay*
- Recognition during National Staffing Week!
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