Forklift Operator - Extrusion Plant

Norsk Hydro

The Role

Overview

Operate forklift to handle billets, logs, ovens and maintain safety in extrusion plant.

Key Responsibilities

  • inspection report
  • safety compliance
  • billet identification
  • oven maintenance
  • forklift maintenance
  • hopper emptying

Tasks

-Completes “Lift truck operator’s daily inspection report.” -Complies with company safety and housekeeping specifications. -Verifies proper ID & selection of billets/logs for each order. -Empties scrap and chip hoppers as needed. -Checks and maintains ovens, loads and unloads ovens, makes hourly checks. -Ensure that racks, skids and baskets are ready for operators. -Check billet/logs availability for daily schedule for due dates. -Responsible for minor maintenance on forklift, checks fluid levels and general condition.

Requirements

  • english
  • high school
  • driving
  • tools
  • measuring
  • safety

What You Bring

-Has read and understands work instructions for extrusion presses and age ovens. -Must be able to understand and deliver basic commands in English. -Must read and understand all work and safety instructions relevant to their specific position. -High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred. -Must have good driving skills. -Must be able to use and maintain all basic tools and measuring equipment pertinent to their specific position.

Benefits

-Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts -Retirement Savings Plan -Education Assistance -Parental Leave -Bonus Plan Eligibility

The Company

About Norsk Hydro

-Grew through strategic acquisitions, including Vale’s Brazilian bauxite and alumina assets in 2010. -Operates a globally integrated value chain: mining, refining, smelting, extrusion, recycling, and power. -Invests in recycling and low-carbon aluminum, including new presses and sorting facilities. -Develops renewable energy capacity with pumped storage, wind, solar, and Hydro Rein, a JV with Macquarie. -Completed major green-transition deals and sold majority of its energy arm to accelerate growth. -Played a central role in heavy-water history and built the world’s largest hydro plant at Vemork.

Sector Specialisms

Aluminium production

Bauxite mining

Alumina refining

Primary aluminium

Aluminium extrusions

Aluminium recycling

Renewable energy

Hydropower production

Energy market operations

Advanced aluminium solutions

Automotive industry

Construction industry

Energy industry