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AtWork Group

Forklift Drivers

AtWork Group, Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States, 48310


Forklift Drivers

Location: Sterling Heights, MI

Shift:

3rd (6: 00pm-5: 00am) - production - $17.50/hr + $1.50 shift premium = $19.00/hr

Mandatory over-time on Weekends as needed

*You will be working in the yard, production, and shipping. This means you MUST be comfortable working in the heat, cold, rain, snow and must be flexible with your department*

Forklift Operators will be required to use standard diesel of propane powered forklifts or telescopic forklifts primarily assigned to unload materials and supplies necessary for the plant operation; move palletized bagged materials from a conveyor line to the storage yard; load both flatbed and box trucks for shipping using either portable loading ramps or operating off the ground.

* Work safely and responsibly and follow all safety policies and procedures* Perform daily equipment checks and minor service maintenance* Moving palletized materials throughout the storage facility* Installs and re-supplies as necessary rolls of bagging film, rolls of stretch wrap, top sheet, pallets, bottom sheet, labels, and other consumables as needed.* Follow shipping instructions and load trucks with proper materials to complete orders* Move & stack pallets in the correct storage areas* Lift and carry boards between pallets while stacking* Align pallet stacks vertically and safely* Ensure bags are not damaged during pallet handling* Examine bag products to verify conformance to quality standards* Perform work according to accepted procedures and practices* Change out propane tanks or fill with diesel fuel depending on the type of forklift* Keep accurate records of production data* Communicate all concerns affecting safety, quality, productivity and the work environment to the Supervisor* Other work as required and assigned

*Responsibilities and Duties** Must have forklift experience* High degree of attention required to prevent injury to self and coworkers; promote a safe workplace* Must be able to wear steel-toed shoes and safety glasses* Must be able to speak, comprehend, and read English* Must be able to work safely in varying temperatures in production/warehouse workplace and outside year round* Must be able to lift and carry 20-25 pounds regularly* Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally

*Qualifications and Skills*

* At least 3 years of forklift experience in manufacturing* Must have a forklift license* Must be willing to undergo a background/drug test.

For immediate consideration, apply first then call/text Jennifer at 586-275-7248. Include your first/last name and the position you are interested in.