Fork Lift Operator

2 weeks ago


Batavia, Illinois, United States Batavia Container Full time $29,440 - $62,880 per year
Job Details Batavia Container Inc - Batavia, IL Full Time None $ $24.00 Hourly None 2nd Manufacturing Job Description

Purpose:  Responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count product materials. 

Reports to:  Plant Manager

Conditions:

  • Work in a production floor setting.
  • Long periods of sitting required.
  • Lift up to 50 lbs.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Move product materials around production floor.
  • Study production schedule to determine material requirements, movements and deliveries.
  • Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.
  • Unload product materials from trailers using forklift trucks and other material handling equipment.
  • Adhere to documented policies and procedures defining safe and proper operation of vehicle, as well as the safety concerns of people, product, materials and facilities.
  • Accurately complete required documentation as well as daily checklists for vehicle operation characteristics.
  • Identify problems with job related equipment or vehicles.
  • Ensure that material or finished product is delivered to the required destination, within the required time frame without damage to material or product.
  • Verify and maintain good housekeeping procedures to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
  • Perform daily equipment checks.
  • Maintain the visual appearance of the vehicles, including cleaning and painting of vehicles when required. 
  • Ensure that product and/or material is transported in a safe, stable and efficient manner.
  • Identify potential or existing non-conforming conditions or material.
  • Collect bill of lading and verify quantities on incoming trucks.
  • Support and adhere to required, documented and defined procedures and work instructions including, but not limited to:  food safety programs, OSHA regulations and PPE as designated.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned by Plant Manager. 
Qualifications

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • Basic mechanical skills.
  • Basic proof-reading and math skills.
  • Customer service driven and focused.
  • Participate in requested or required training.
  • Exhibit warehouse inventory knowledge.
  • Follow precise instructions.
  • Maintain excellent documentation skills.
  • Maintain knowledge of safety measures needed for Fork-lift Operator.
  • Judge distances.
  • Develop corrugated industry knowledge.
  • High school education or equivalent, previous corrugated experience preferred.

Batavia Container offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vison
  • Life Insurance
  • 401(k) company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)


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