Forklift operator jobs in Cedar Falls, IA

Job Description This Employee is responsible for receiving incoming raw materials, counting, populating kit rack/pallets, and moving materials within or near plant or work site by performing various duties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Accomplishing the movement and placement of materials in a safe and efficient manner by hand, power hoist, or fork truck. This includes using required kit racks, pallets, strapping, shrink-wrap and other materials to assure correct part counts and no damage in transit. Receive and store materials from suppliers. This includes completion of required paperwork, verification of receipt quantities and descriptions, and assigning storage locations. Transferring materials to production machines according to work orders, written requests or verbal requests. This includes verification of part numbers, quantities, job/lot identification and routing information. When moving materials to storage locations will complete proper paperwork. This includes verification of storage locations, quantities, product descriptions, part numbers and routing information. Prepare materials for final shipment. This includes verification of proper packaging, part number, quantities, customer identification and preferred freight company. Keeps workplace a clean and safe environment. Enters product movement data into computer. This includes verification of storage locations, quantities, product descriptions, part numbers, and routing information. Perform daily safety inspections and logs. Supervisory Responsibilities - NONE Competencies To perform this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: Analytical- Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complete data; follows work flows and procedures. Delegation- None Managing People- None Planning/Organizing- Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; meets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans. Quality Management-Employee is responsible for facilitating the work efforts and evaluating/improving the performance of business processes, employees and machines to meet or exceed the goals for the GMT Corporation in a safe, organized, and efficient fashion. Problem Solving/Strategic Thinking- Analyzes specific safety, business and production processes or quality problems for the purpose of identifying the root cause(s) of the problem and assist with the development of recommendations for short and long-term resolution. Qualifications Education & Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED). 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Leadership Skills Serves as a role model and represents GMT Corporation inside and outside the Company to promote GMT's values and build up strong community relationships. Communication Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Computer Skills Job requires basic knowledge and understanding of Company's Syteline MRP. Competent in basic Excel, Outlook, Word and other MS Office applications. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit (at desk) and bend at the waist. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to operate a fork lift both inside and outside the manufacturing plant. While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to manipulate large parts using overhead lifting devices and precise measuring equipment such as computer probes, tooling, gauges, and fixtures. May be required to lift up to 50 pounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; hearing protection is required.