Forklift Operator, Production

Description

• Perform pre-operation inspections and maintain equipment in a clean and safe operating condition.
• Follow all plant safety, environmental, and quality policies, including PPE use, chemical handling, and lockout/tagout procedures.
• Supply materials and components to mixing, filling, and packaging lines as scheduled.
• Review daily work orders and pick lists to determine required items.
• Operate shrink wrap machine to secure product(s) on skid.
• Work performed primarily on the production floor, in proximity to mixing, filling, and packaging operations.
• Report any safety hazards, equipment issues, or material discrepancies immediately to supervision.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material-handling equipment to transport raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods throughout the production floor.
• Coordinate with production operators and leads to ensure consistent material flow and minimize downtime.
• Assist with basic material handling tasks such as labeling, repackaging, or palletizing when necessary.
• Assist in setting up and changing over production areas by moving drums, totes, and other materials as directed.
• Participate in housekeeping activities to maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free production area.
• Maintain accurate material identification and placement according to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Remove finished product from the production lines and transfer to designated staging or storage areas.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of forklift experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to work in an industrial environment includes exposure to chemicals, outdoor elements, and varying temperatures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented production setting.
• Use of PPE (gloves, goggles, respirators, etc.) required.
• Reliable attendance, flexibility to adjust to production needs, and a positive, safety-first attitude.
• Familiarity with material identification, lot tracking, and labeling processes.
• Understanding of weights and measurements.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Strong counting and basic math skills.
• Must be able to stand, walk, reach, climb, stoop, or kneel for extended periods in varying temperature conditions.
• Ability to perform repetitive, physically demanding tasks and lift up to 50 lbs safely.
• Forklift certification preferred; must be willing to obtain company certification.
• Ability to read and follow SOPs, work instructions, and safety procedures.
• Experience working around chemical or light industrial manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of plant safety and environmental regulations.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance