Forklift Operator

Responsible for operating and managing industrial fork lifts to load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks or storage facilities.

City: Lexington   Contract Type: Full-time     Job-Code: 2005   Department: Materials Management and Logistics  

Starting Wage: $17/hour with an additional $3 shift differential. 
Schedule: 12 hour rotating shift, two weeks days 7am-7pm, two weeks nights 7pm-7am.

Large capacity forklift *max capacity 16,000 lbs*

Responsibilities

• Unload and upload large lumber like material
• Identify damages
• Report shortages
• Report quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery
• Determine the need for repairs
• Keep updated records of inventory
• Produce activity logs
• Comply with company policies and guidelines
• Assist in keeping a safe environment

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating an industrial type forklift
• Attention to detail
• Good knowledge of industrial equipment
• Very good physical condition
• Excellent coordination
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package including comprehensive health insurance, dental and vision insurance.
• 401K retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.

Your Contact

Jessica Ostroska, HR

T 336-843-7152