Personnel Services

FORKLIFT OPERATOR Job at Personnel Services in La Grange

Personnel Services, La Grange, TX, US,

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Monday - Friday, Saturday’s as needed

7:30 am - 4:30 pm

$18.50 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift truck to move product around the production facility and on and off trucks.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations
Obtains orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested materials accordingly
Applies understanding of machine loading capacity and basic order of operations
Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure product
Reports any problems with materials or equipment to manager/supervisor
Manages and stacks materials in designated stock locations throughout the manufacturing process
Inspects equipment daily and reports any mechanical or operational defects to their manager/ supervisor
Performs other related duties as requested

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos
Ability to handle equipment and vehicles safely and sensibly
High School/GED diploma preferred
Pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test
Must be able to move and lift up to 50-pounds.
Meets productivity standards; works quickly and safely
Observes safety and security procedures
Follows instructions, responds to management directions