Forklift Driver, 12 hour nights (Utility)
Creative Converting
Forklift Driver Job in Big Falls, WI
Primary Purpose of the Role:
Operating forklift in a safe and efficient manner for the purpose of collecting scrap and other waste and supplying work stations with the necessary containers in effort to ensure continuous production.
We have the following shifts available: 12 hour 2-2-3
Starting Pay Up To $22.62 based on work experience
Essential Functions:
Operate forklift and various material handling equipment - complete operator training, conduct daily safety checks, monitor and charge batteries, inspect for unsafe conditions, report hazardous situations
Coordinate outbound scrap trailers, responsible to weigh, record and load all scrap
Contact freight carriers for trailer pickup & delivery
Monitor auto-baler (bale board scrap), weigh and load into scrap trailer
Water Treatment - monitor, maintain and process ink wastewater
Collect portable dumpsters and waste containers from throughout plant and warehouse and dispose of waste in the proper manner
Collect & replace napkin totes and table cover bins from work centers
Empty cardboard racks throughout facility (WCI, Shipping, Receiving, etc.)
Collect full Gaylord containers from work centers and replace with empties
Collect and palletize butt rolls
Bale napkin and corrugate scrap
Compress Gaylord containers at work centers
Dump treated ink cakes into compactor
Contact waste contractor for compactor dumpster replacement
Order supplies
Sweep and maintain scrap room and loading dock cleanliness
Clean around balers and other equipment
Report service / equipment issues to maintenance personnel promptly
Monitor for workplace hazards and safety issues in work areas
Lifting or manipulating stub rolls from pallet to floor or pallet to pallet.
Work with others from multiple departments in order to supply appropriate products when requested.
Must follow GMP guidelines and report any food safety issues to your supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Specifications:
Factory experience preferred but not a requirement
Certified to operate the mechanical trucks prior to use.
Utilize the training materials including JSA and appropriate checklists prior to operation of the equipment.
Sit down forklift (box clamps, roll grabs)
Reach-lift
Walkie-rider
ICC lock down bar
Garbage compactor
Auto wrapper / film
C184 fork trucks
Ability to do battery changes to trucks, charging or changing of the gas tanks.
Able to anticipate appropriate stopping distance when load is applied to pallet during transition.
Awareness of high traffic within multi-step process or obtaining products from production floor and warehouse.
Aware of traffic areas, potential hazards including pedestrians.
Aware of equipment position as production changes with particular orders adapting the work station configuration at times
Alert when operating the mechanical trucks.
Depth perception in order to visualize potential hazard within a given work station or isle way.
Able to hear safety sounds, alert of surroundings at all times when operating the mechanical trucks to ensure clearance of the work area.
We care about our employee's wellbeing and offer a full benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurances
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Physical and Mental wellness programs
401K with Employer match
Paid Vacation, Holidays and Sick Days
Tuition Reimbursement, 529 Education Savings Plans and Discounted Tuition at Lakeland University
Employee Assistance Program
Discount Programs
Night shift benefits
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
EducationRequired
High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)